Memorial Hospital Data Breach Affects 120,085 People

On November 2, 2024, Memorial Hospital and Manor, in Bainbridge, Georgia, discovered unusual activity that disrupted access to certain computer systems. This incident led to a significant data breach, affecting a total of 120,085 individuals across the United States.

The breach was particularly concerning as it involved unauthorized access and acquisition of sensitive personal and health information by an unknown actor.

The investigation revealed that the compromised data included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, health insurance information, and medical treatment and history details. The breach was thoroughly investigated by an independent cybersecurity firm, and the review process to identify affected individuals concluded on January 31, 2025.

The breach was reported to various state authorities, including the Maine Attorney General's office on February 9, 2025, and the Vermont Attorney General's office on February 10, 2025. In Maine, three residents were affected by this breach.

Information Exposed:

• Names
• Social Security numbers
• Dates of birth
• Health insurance information
• Medical treatment and/or history information

Memorial Hospital And Manor's Response

In response to the data breach, Memorial Hospital and Manor took immediate steps to secure their network and engaged a leading cybersecurity firm to conduct a forensic investigation. They also reported the incident to the FBI and are cooperating with any resulting investigations. To further protect their digital environment, they have implemented additional security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

For those affected, Memorial Hospital and Manor is offering 12 months of complimentary identity protection services through IDX, which includes credit monitoring, a $1 million identity fraud loss reimbursement policy, and fully managed identity theft recovery services. Affected individuals were notified via written communication on February 7, 2025, and are encouraged to enroll in these protective services by May 7, 2025.

If you believe you have been affected by this breach, it is crucial to remain vigilant by reviewing your financial account statements and monitoring your credit reports for any suspicious activity. Memorial Hospital and Manor has provided resources and guidance on steps you can take to protect your information, which can be found in the notification letters sent to affected individuals.