Pynenberg & Scheske DDS,SC

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Breach Description

Pynenberg & Scheske DDS,SC, a dental practice located in Little Chute, Wisconsin, experienced a network server breach due to a hacking/IT incident. This cybersecurity breach, reported on October 20, 2022, affected 2,612 individuals. The breach at Pynenberg & Scheske DDS,SC is part of a larger trend of healthcare data breaches in Wisconsin, highlighting the vulnerability of healthcare institutions to cyberattacks. These institutions are targeted because they hold sensitive information about patients, including phone numbers, Social Security numbers, addresses, and more, which can be exploited for identity theft and other fraudulent activities[2].

Citations:

  1. https://www.dentistlittlechutewi.com
  2. https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2023/08/05/the-biggest-health-care-data-breaches-you-should-know-about-in-wisconsin/
  3. https://www.dentistlittlechutewi.com/contact
  4. https://breachdata.topwords.me/hipaa?limit=20&offset=60&sort=state
  5. https://www.mass.gov/doc/data-breach-report-2022/download
  6. https://www.patientconnect365.com/Dentists/Wisconsin/LittleChute/54140/Pynenberg__Scheske_DDS_SC
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Breach Details

Breach Submission Date Oct 20, 2022
Converted Entity Name Pynenberg & Scheske DDS,SC
Converted Entity Type Healthcare Provider
State WI
Individuals Affected 2,612
Breach Type Hacking/IT Incident

Breach Information Location Network Server

Business Associate Present Yes