Santa Barbara (Calif.) Endodontics has provided notice of a data breach impacting patient information.
The practice believes an unknown threat actor gained unauthorized access to its computer systems and patient records. Santa Barbara Endodontics received a ransom note from an unknown group on Oct. 8 and launched an investigation, which is still ongoing, according to a Nov. 7 notice from the practice.
After receiving the ransom note, the practice discovered that patient files on its system were encrypted with ransomware. The practice was able to restore patient records from its backup files.
Information that may have been accessed includes names, Social Security numbers, medical and dental history, endodontic treatment information and insurance information, the notice said.
