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    Nova Biomedical Corp. Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Nova Biomedical Corp..
    • Discovered on January 27, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, Address, Government ID, Medical Information, Credit Card Number, Financial Account Information.
    • Affects individuals in: Massachusetts, Indiana, Maine, Vermont.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    On July 22, 2025, Nova Biomedical Corp. experienced a cybersecurity attack where an unauthorized actor accessed its electronic infrastructure and deployed malware. The company discovered the breach on December 18, 2025, and subsequently launched an investigation with the assistance of cybersecurity experts and coordinated with law enforcement. Nova Biomedical Corp. is a medical device manufacturing and diagnostics company headquartered in Waltham, MA.

    The breach affected 10,764 individuals across the United States. The exposed data includes names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, addresses, government IDs (such as driver’s licenses), medical information, financial information including credit/debit card numbers, and financial account information. State Attorneys General in Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont have received notice of this incident.

    Nova Biomedical Corp. sent written notification to affected consumers on January 27, 2026. The company offered 24 months of identity restoration services through Experian IdentityWorks. Information about the cybersecurity attack has been made public on the company website.

    Data possibly involved

    • Name
    • Social Security Number
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • Address
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Government ID
    • Medical Information
    • Credit Card Number
      May result in unauthorized charges on your accounts
    • Financial Account Information

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    B

    Notified consumers within 31–60 days

    Breach Occurred

    Jul 22, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Dec 18, 2025

    Regulator Notified

    Unknown

    Consumers Notified

    Jan 27, 2026

    149 days to discover
    40 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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