Vital Imaging Data Breach Affects 260,000 Patients

On Feb. 13, 2025, Vital Imaging Medical Diagnostic Centers experienced a major data security incident that resulted in unauthorized activity within its network. A preliminary investigation determined that the protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII) of at least 260,000 individuals was exposed.

It is believed exposed information includes names, address, date of birth, health insurance information and medical information. The investigation is ongoing to completely identify all types of data compromised.

The data breach was reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Aug. 21, 2025. Vital Imaging published an updated Notice of Security Incident on its website on Aug. 22, 2025.

The cybersecurity incident is considered severe, due to the high number of impacted individuals. Patient PII and PHI are both highly valuable to cybercriminals and can be used in identity theft and fraud.

Vital Imaging Medical Diagnostic Centers' response

Vital Imaging reported the incident to law enforcement and is working with cybersecurity experts to further investigate the incident and determine the full extent of the data involved. The organization will notify affected individuals once the data review process is complete.

If you believe your personal and protected health information may have been compromised in this breach:

• Carefully review any notice or communication you receive from Vital Imaging Medical Diagnostic Center.
• Monitor financial accounts and credit reports for signs of identity theft.
• Consider placing fraud alerts or credit freezes with the major credit bureaus.
• Be cautious of unsolicited emails or phone calls requesting personal information.

More information about the organization is available on the Vital Imaging website.