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    Penobscot Valley Hospital Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Penobscot Valley Hospital.
    • Discovered on July 23, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Name, Address, Date of Birth, SSN, Medical Information, Financial Information, Financial Account Codes, Credit Card Number, Debit Card Number.
    • Affects individuals in: Maine, Vermont.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

    Breach confirmed

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    Detailed summary

    Penobscot Valley Hospital, a healthcare provider in Lincoln, Maine, detected suspicious activity on its network on January 28, 2026. The hospital secured its network, involved law enforcement, and determined that personal and protected health information may have been accessed.

    The breached data types include names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical information, financial information, financial account codes, and credit/debit card information. The exact number of affected individuals has not been publicly disclosed. The hospital began notifying affected patients and employees around July 23, 2026, and is offering complimentary identity monitoring.

    Further details regarding the incident, including a confirmed total of affected individuals, may emerge as the investigation progresses. Notifications to affected individuals were sent, and the incident was reported to the Vermont Attorney General in July 2026.

    Data possibly involved

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

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    D

    Notified consumers within 91–180 days

    Breach Occurred

    Jan 28, 2026

    Company Discovered

    Jan 28, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    Jul 21, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Jul 23, 2026

    0 days to discover
    176 days to notify consumers

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Current

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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    Case Status:
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