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Northwest Medical Specialties PLLC Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Northwest Medical Specialties PLLC.
•Discovered on August 22, 2025.
•Possible data exposed: Personal Data, Medical Data.
•Affects individuals in: Washington.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

The Northwest Medical Specialties PLLC breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

Northwest Medical Specialties PLLC had a cybersecurity incident detected on August 15, 2025, which led to a data breach. An unauthorized third party accessed the company’s systems. The incident is currently being investigated by Barnow and Associates, P.C.

Approximately 3,864 individuals were affected by this breach. The data types potentially involved include personal and medical data, but specific details such as the exposure of SSN or financial data have not been fully disclosed. The company has begun notifying affected individuals.

Details can emerge as the investigation continues, and consumer notifications may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Personal Data
Medical Data

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Aug 15, 2025

Company Discovered

Aug 15, 2025

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Unknown

0 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

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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