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Pocahontas Medical Clinic reports cyberattack, data breach


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Pocahontas Medical Clinic, PA (“PMC”) reports a data breach following a cyberattack that took place in May 2024. PMC is a healthcare provider based in Pocahontas, Arkansas, with three locations and offers a range of medical services.

The incident was detected on May 30, 2024, after which PMC disconnected its network and initiated an investigation with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity experts. The investigation confirmed that personal information was potentially accessed and stolen by the unauthorized party.

The compromised data includes:

  • Names
  • Addresses
  • Email addresses
  • Phone numbers
  • Dates of birth
  • Social Security numbers
  • Medical record numbers
  • Medical information
  • Health insurance information

The nature of the attack and the number of affected individuals is not disclosed.

On August 1, 2024, PMC began notifying those affected via data breach letters detailing what specific information was compromised.

Pocahontas Medical Clinic reports cyberattack, data breach