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Updated 29 days ago

Woundtech Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Woundtech.
•Discovered on December 6, 2025.
•Possible data exposed: First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Phone Number, Gender, Clinical Notes, Medical Diagnosis, Treatment Details, Health Insurance Information, Treatment Images, SSN.
•Affects individuals in: Texas.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

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

Detailed summary

Wound Technology Network (Woundtech), a wound care specialist, detected unusual activity on its network on December 6, 2025. An investigation revealed unauthorized access occurred between December 6-9, 2025, and that data was copied by the unauthorized party. The company engaged a cybersecurity firm to assist with the investigation.

The data exposed in the Woundtech data breach includes first and last names, dates of birth, phone numbers, gender, clinical notes, medical diagnosis and treatment details, health insurance information, treatment images, and Social Security numbers. The review to identify affected individuals was completed on March 2, 2026, and notifications are being sent by mail to those impacted. The exact number of affected individuals has not been publicly specified, but the breach was reported to the Texas Attorney General's Office.

Details can emerge later regarding the full scope and impact of this data breach, and notices to affected individuals may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

First Name
Last Name
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
Phone Number
May be used for SIM swapping or targeted scam calls
Gender
Clinical Notes
Medical Diagnosis
Treatment Details
Health Insurance Information
Could be used for insurance fraud
Treatment Images
SSN
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

Dec 6, 2025

Company Discovered

Dec 6, 2025

Regulator Notified

Mar 18, 2026

Consumers Notified

Mar 2, 2026

0 days to discover

86 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

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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