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Southern California Univ. Health Sciences Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Southern California Univ. Health Sciences.
•Discovered on May 20, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Names, Social Security Numbers, Dates of Birth, Addresses, Government IDs, Medical Information, Financial Information.
•Affects individuals in: California, Maine.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

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

Detailed summary

Southern California University of Health Sciences reported a hacking-related security incident in March 2026. This incident involved its network and was disclosed through a regulatory filing. The company became aware of unauthorized activity on March 24, 2026. Official notices were sent to affected individuals on May 18, 2026.

The breach affected 2,206 individuals. While the official Maine AG notice confirms "name or other personal identifier" was exposed, secondary reporting indicates that Social Security Numbers, Dates of Birth, Addresses, Government IDs, Medical Information, and Financial Information may also have been involved. The full extent of data types confirmed by the company has not been publicly confirmed.

Details can emerge later as more information becomes available. Regulatory notifications may also be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Names
Social Security Numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Dates of Birth
Addresses
Could be combined with other data for identity theft
Government IDs
Medical Information
Financial Information

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 31–60 days

Breach Occurred

Mar 23, 2026

Company Discovered

Mar 24, 2026

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

May 18, 2026

1 days to discover

55 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:

Monitoring

We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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