Hampton Regional Medical Center hit by cybersecurity incident affecting patient and staff data
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Hampton Regional Medical Center (HRMC), a private non-profit hospital located in Varnville, South Carolina, reports a cybersecurity incident that potentially compromised personal and medical information of patients, staff, and individuals connected to the hospital.
The breach was discovered on July 16, 2025, when HRMC detected suspicious activity within its computer systems.
An investigation with third-party cybersecurity specialists confirmed that the hackers gained access to certain HRMC systems between June 18 and July 16, 2025. The breach has had significant operational impacts on the hospital. Patients reported that the medical center was unable to access people's medical records for over a week, affecting patient information, prescriptions, and appointments.
Exposed data includes:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Driver's license or state identification numbers
- Medical information
- Other demographic details
The nature of the attack and the number of affected individuals has not been disclosed.
The hospital has provided a notice to consumers on its website, and will send written letters to those whose information was involved once the review is complete.
