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Southcoast Health Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Southcoast Health.
•Discovered on May 6, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security Numbers.
•Affects individuals in: Massachusetts.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

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

Detailed summary

In early 2026, Southcoast Health experienced a data incident involving unauthorized access to a single user account. The company discovered the breach on February 16, 2026, the same day it occurred, and notified the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation on May 5, 2026.

Available information indicates that names and Social Security numbers were involved in this incident. While medical and financial information may have also been affected, this has not been explicitly confirmed. The total number of individuals impacted has not been publicly disclosed. Southcoast Health is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring and fraud assistance through Cyberscout.

Additional details regarding the scope and exact circumstances of this event remain unclear as the full notice text was not publicly accessible at the time of reporting.

Data possibly involved

Names
Social Security Numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 61–90 days

Breach Occurred

Feb 16, 2026

Company Discovered

Feb 16, 2026

Regulator Notified

May 5, 2026

Consumers Notified

May 5, 2026

0 days to discover

78 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

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

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