Upper Dublin Family Dentistry reports ransomware attack exposing data of 5,000 patients
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Upper Dublin Family Dentistry reports a ransomware attack and data breach that occurred on May 13, 2025
After detecting the attack, Upper Dublin Family Dentistry notified authorities and engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident. The practice claims to have successfully recovered its systems without paying any ransom. During the investigation, it was determined that patient data may have been viewed or acquired by the ransomware group before the systems were secured.
The attack exposed protected health information of approximately 5,000 individuals. The exposed data includes:
- Names
- Dates of birth
- Home addresses
- Phone numbers
- Dental medical records
The practice has stated that they are unaware of any misuse of the compromised data. In some cases, the exposed information may have pertained to patients' parents, guardians, or guarantors, suggesting that children's personal data could also have been accessed during the breach.
The practice is currently in the process of notifying affected patients about the breach through mail notifications. Patients who have concerns about the incident have been provided with contact information to reach out to the practice directly for additional information and support.
