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    Updated 23 days ago

    IMS Care Center Data Breach

    ▼ Key takeaways

    • •Reports suggest a potential breach involving IMS Care Center.
    • •Discovered on October 21, 2026.
    • •Possible data exposed: Names, Addresses, Social Security numbers, Medical information.
    • •Affects individuals in: Arizona, New Hampshire.
    • •Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    IMS Care Center, LLC, a Phoenix, Arizona-based multispecialty medical group, disclosed a data breach involving unauthorized access to its email environment. The unauthorized activity occurred between June 17, 2026, and June 18, 2026, with the organization discovering unusual activity on June 18, 2026. Outside cybersecurity specialists were engaged to investigate the incident, and a regulatory notice was submitted to the New Hampshire Attorney General on October 16, 2026.

    A comprehensive review of the impacted information concluded on September 30, 2026. The exposed data elements include patient names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and medical information, though the specific types of compromised data vary by individual. While the New Hampshire regulatory filing identified one resident affected, a complete nationwide count of impacted individuals has not been disclosed.

    Notification letters were mailed to affected individuals starting on October 16, 2026. As regulatory reviews and investigations continue, additional details regarding the full scope of the breach and total affected individuals may emerge.

    Data possibly involved

    • Names
    • Addresses
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Social Security numbers
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Medical information

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    D

    Notified consumers within 91–180 days

    Breach Occurred

    Jun 17, 2026

    Company Discovered

    Jun 18, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    Oct 16, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Oct 16, 2026

    1 days to discover
    120 days to notify consumers

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Complete

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Current

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

    Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

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