Hampton Regional Medical Center Data Breach Exposes SSNs

On July 16, 2025, Hampton Regional Medical Center (HRMC), located in Varnville, South Carolina, discovered suspicious activity within its computer systems.

According to the hospital, an investigation with third-party cybersecurity specialists revealed that an unauthorized actor gained access to certain HRMC systems between June 18 and July 16. During this period, the intruder may have accessed or taken sensitive data belonging to patients, staff and possibly others connected to the hospital.

HRMC has confirmed that the following types of information may have been compromised: names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license or state identification numbers, medical information and other demographic details.

The hospital has not yet released the exact number of individuals affected, as they are still determining whose data was involved.

The breach was reported to the South Carolina Attorney General and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Sept. 12, 2025. Additionally, the breach was disclosed to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the Vermont Attorney General starting on Mar. 4, 2026.

Hampton Regional Medical Center's response

For those potentially impacted, HRMC recommends remaining vigilant by monitoring account statements, credit reports and explanation of benefits for unusual activity. They encourage individuals to consider placing fraud alerts or credit freezes with the major credit bureaus.

The hospital has set up a toll-free assistance line at 1-833-918-1845, available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time, to answer questions and provide support.