Western Wayne Family Physicians: 62,000 Affected by Data Breach

Published

April 1, 2025

Updated

April 30, 2025

Western Wayne Family Physicians

Types of INFORMATION affected

Names
Social Security Numbers
Dates of Birth
Addresses
Government IDs
Medical Info
Financial Info

On March 26, 2025, Western Wayne Family Physicians reported a significant data breach affecting 62,000 individuals in the United States. According to the official disclosure filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the breach disclosure stemmed from a hacking/IT incident into the practice's network server.

At this time, the exact method of intrusion and the identity of the responsible parties have not been publicly disclosed. However, the breach is considered severe due to the sensitive nature of the medical and personal data the practice holds on its systems, which could potentially be used for identity theft, insurance fraud, or other malicious activities.

Those impacted by the breach may also consider placing fraud alerts or credit freezes on their credit files to prevent identity theft. If patients notice any suspicious activity, they should promptly report it to the appropriate authorities and financial institutions.

More information about the practice can be found on the Western Wayne Family Physicians website.

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