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    Springfield Hospital Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Springfield Hospital.
    • Discovered on December 17, 2025.
    • Possible data exposed: Full Name, Date of Birth, Contact Information, SSN, Medical Information, Medical Record Number.
    • Affects individuals in: Massachusetts.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

    Breach confirmed

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    Detailed summary

    Springfield Hospital, a not-for-profit critical access hospital in Springfield, Vermont, experienced a data breach on December 17, 2025. This incident involved unauthorized access to an employee email account, and the scope of the breach was confirmed on February 10, 2026. The hospital began notifying affected individuals on February 10, 2026, and filed a notice with the Massachusetts Attorney General on April 10, 2026.

    The confirmed data types involved in this breach include full names, dates of birth, contact information, Social Security numbers, medical information such as reasons for visit and treating physician names, and medical record numbers. At least 41 residents of Massachusetts were affected, though the total number of individuals impacted has not been publicly specified. No evidence of identity theft or fraud has been reported.

    Details about the full extent of the breach and potential implications are still emerging. Notices to affected individuals may be ongoing.

    Data possibly involved

    • Full Name
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • Contact Information
    • SSN
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Medical Information
    • Medical Record Number

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    A

    Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

    Breach Occurred

    Dec 17, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Feb 10, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    Apr 10, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Feb 10, 2026

    55 days to discover
    0 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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