Chord Specialty Dental Partners Data Breach Details
The breach was initially detected on September 11, 2024, when unusual activity was noticed on an employee’s email account. Chord Specialty Dental Partners immediately secured the account and launched a comprehensive investigation. Third-party cybersecurity experts were engaged to assess the full scope of the breach and determine the extent of the unauthorized access.
The investigation revealed that the breach occurred between August 19, 2024, and September 25, 2024, during which an unauthorized individual gained access to multiple accounts within the company’s network. These accounts contained sensitive personal data, prompting Chord to thoroughly review the affected information to assess what had been exposed. While Chord has not disclosed the exact nature of the data accessed, it is likely that the breach included personal and health-related information, which could lead to risks such as identity theft or fraud.
To ensure transparency, Chord Specialty Dental Partners reported the breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The breach has impacted over 173,000 individuals, making it a serious incident that requires immediate attention from those affected.
In response to the breach, Chord Specialty Dental Partners is offering affected individuals access to complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services. These services are provided through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company, and are designed to help detect potential misuse of personal information and provide proactive support for victims of identity theft.
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Credit Monitoring: Alerts will be provided for any changes to your credit file, allowing you to quickly detect suspicious activity.
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Identity Protection: Support is available to help protect against identity theft and resolve any issues should they arise.
The Chord Specialty Dental Partners breach is part of a growing trend of healthcare organizations facing email-based data breaches. Recently, a similar incident was reported by wheelchair provider Numotion, which affected nearly 500,000 individuals.
What Information Was Compromised?
The information exposed in the breach may vary by individual, but it could include the following:
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Name
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Address
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Social Security number
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Driver’s license number
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Bank account information
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Payment card information
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Date of birth
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Medical information
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Health insurance information
At this time, Chord Specialty Dental Partners has not found any evidence suggesting that the exposed information has been or will be misused for fraudulent purposes. However, the company is notifying affected individuals out of an abundance of caution, as it cannot fully rule out the possibility of misuse.
