Maryland Oral Surgery Associates Of Silver Spring
SILVER SPRING, MD – Patients of Maryland Oral Surgery Associates of Silver Spring are urged to review their dental records following a data security incident affecting patient information. The practice confirmed unauthorized access to its systems occurred in late 2023, potentially compromising sensitive data.
This breach raises serious concerns about the security of patient data and the potential for identity theft. The incident has triggered a comprehensive investigation and notification process.
What Happened?
On December 15, 2023, Maryland Oral Surgery Associates of Silver Spring detected unusual activity within its computer network. Immediate action was taken to secure the systems and launch an investigation to determine the nature and scope of the incident.
The investigation, conducted with the assistance of cybersecurity experts, confirmed that an unauthorized party gained access to the network. This access may have allowed the compromise of patient information stored on the systems.
Which Information Was Affected?
The potentially affected information includes patients’ names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, insurance information, and medical history. This data could be used for malicious purposes, including identity theft and fraud.
The practice is still working to identify all individuals whose data was affected. Notifications are being sent to those patients for whom sufficient contact information is available.
Who Is Involved?
Maryland Oral Surgery Associates of Silver Spring is located at 13213 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904. The practice provides a range of oral and maxillofacial surgical services. The incident primarily affects patients who received services at this specific location.
The practice has engaged external cybersecurity experts to assist with the investigation and remediation efforts. Law enforcement has also been notified.
When Was the Breach Discovered?
The unauthorized access was detected on December 15, 2023. The investigation and remediation efforts have been ongoing since then.
How Is Maryland Oral Surgery Associates Responding?
The practice is taking several steps to address the incident. These include notifying affected individuals, providing access to credit monitoring services, and enhancing security measures to prevent future incidents.
Affected individuals are being offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. The practice is also working to improve its data security protocols.
Additional Measures Taken:
- Comprehensive review of existing security infrastructure.
- Implementation of enhanced monitoring and alerting systems.
- Employee training on data security best practices.
- Strengthening of password and access controls.
What Should Patients Do?
Maryland Oral Surgery Associates urges all current and former patients to remain vigilant and take steps to protect their personal information. Patients are advised to carefully review their credit reports and account statements for any signs of suspicious activity.
If any unauthorized activity is detected, patients should immediately contact their financial institutions and report the incident to the relevant authorities. It is also important to monitor Explanation of Benefits statements from insurance providers for any unfamiliar claims.
Individuals who believe their information may have been compromised can contact the practice directly at 301-***-****. The practice is also providing updates and information on its website: www.marylandoralsurgeryassociates.com (This is a placeholder and should be replaced with the actual website if available).
Ongoing Developments
The investigation is ongoing, and Maryland Oral Surgery Associates is committed to providing updates as more information becomes available. The practice is working diligently to ensure the security of patient data.
The Maryland Attorney General's office has been notified of the breach and may launch its own investigation. Patients are encouraged to report any concerns to the Attorney General's office as well.
Affected individuals are encouraged to regularly check the Maryland Oral Surgery Associates of Silver Spring website for updates regarding the data security incident. Further guidance and resources will be provided as the situation evolves.
