Bright Smile Dental Care, Ltd. disclosed a ransomware incident discovered on August 3, 2026 that affected its server, practice management system, patient record software, and dental imaging software. The company said the data was encrypted, there is no evidence of misuse, and it is offering free TransUnion credit monitoring for some patients whose Social Security numbers may have been involved. #BrightSmileDentalCare #TransUnion
Keypoints
- Bright Smile discovered ransomware on its server on August 3, 2026.
- The incident affected practice management, patient record, and dental imaging software.
- Potentially involved data included names, birth dates, addresses, insurance details, health information, and some Social Security numbers.
- The company said the data was encrypted and there is no indication the threat actor could access the underlying information.
- Bright Smile is mailing notices, updating safeguards, and offering free TransUnion credit monitoring to affected individuals.
Read More: https://brightsmiledentalcare.net/data-security-notice/