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Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.
•Discovered on March 31, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Social Security Number, Medical Records.
•Affects individuals in: Texas, Maine, Indiana.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

The Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital experienced an external system breach, described as hacking, beginning on January 15, 2026, and discovered on January 31, 2026. This incident was reported to the Maine Attorney General on March 31, 2026, and to the Indiana Attorney General on March 12, 2026.

The breach affected 257,073 individuals in total, including 5 Maine residents and 57 Indiana residents. The compromised data types include names or other personal identifiers, Social Security numbers, and medical record information. Financial data exposure has not been explicitly confirmed. The full extent of affected states beyond Texas, Maine, and Indiana remains unclear.

Data breach details can emerge over time, and notification processes may be delayed. Further information about this incident may become available.

Data possibly involved

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

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 31–60 days

Breach Occurred

Jan 15, 2026

Company Discovered

Jan 31, 2026

Regulator Notified

Mar 31, 2026

Consumers Notified

Mar 31, 2026

16 days to discover

59 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.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

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

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