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Updated 12 days ago

Midwest Spine and Brain Institute Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Midwest Spine and Brain Institute.
•Discovered on August 19, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Social Security Number, Name, Medical Records.
•Affects individuals in: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Massachusetts.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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Detailed summary

Midwest Spine and Brain Institute reported unauthorized access to systems managed by its third-party vendor, 3C Care Systems LLC. The investigation determined that systems containing personal and protected health information were accessed on or around November 21, 2024. MSBI determined this on June 18, 2026, and an August 14, 2026 report was submitted to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.

The exposed information included Social Security numbers, names, and medical records. The total number of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed. The available sources do not state when consumer notification occurred, and further details may be provided in later notices or filings.

Data possibly involved

Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Name
Medical Records
Could be used for insurance fraud or identity theft

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

Nov 21, 2024

Company Discovered

Jun 18, 2026

Regulator Notified

Aug 14, 2026

Consumers Notified

Unknown

574 days to discover

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

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Case Status:

Investigation Open

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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