Just Kids Dental reports data breach, exposing data of 129,000 Patients and Employees
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Acadia Health, operating as Just Kids Dental (JKD), reported a data breach following the discovery of a cyberattack targeting its computer systems and network.
On August 8, 2023, Just Kids Dental became aware that a cyberattack had targeted the company on August 2, 2023. The attackers utilized a program to encrypt JKD's computer networks and the data stored within these systems. This included specific systems used for storing patient and employee files.
JKD secured its systems and initiated an investigation, enlisting the assistance of subject-matter experts. The investigation confirmed that the unauthorized party responsible for the attack had gained access to confidential information belonging to certain patients and employees.
The breached data may vary depending on the individual but could include personal details such as
- names,
- Social Security numbers,
- addresses,
- email addresses,
- phone numbers,
- birth dates,
- driver's license numbers,
- health insurance policy information,
- treatment records, including radiographic images,
- medical record numbers,
- account numbers,
- health-related conditions.
Over 129,000 individuals are impacted by the data breach. No details are available as to the nature of the attack.
On September 1, 2023, Just Kids Dental commenced the distribution of data breach notification letters to all individuals impacted by this recent data security incident. These letters are expected to provide affected individuals with a comprehensive list of the compromised information specific to them.
