Reports emerged in July 2026 of a possible data breach at Golden State Orthopedics & Spine. The ransomware group Brain Cipher claimed responsibility, stating they breached the company on July 1, 2026. However, as of July 9, 2026, Golden State Orthopedics & Spine has not officially confirmed the incident.
Preliminary estimates, based on dark web intelligence, suggest the compromised data may include personal identifiers such as names, addresses, and dates of birth, along with health and medical records, Social Security numbers, insurance details, and clinical notes. The threat actor claimed to have stolen 150,000 files, totaling over 150 GB of data. The exact number of affected individuals remains unspecified.
Golden State Orthopedics & Spine has not issued an official statement or released any breach notification letters. No State Attorney General filings have been reported. Details remain unconfirmed and may emerge later; consumer notification may be delayed.