Ransomware Healthcare / Dental · United States · January 2026

360 Dental PC

Analysis of the 360 Dental PC ransomware attack affecting 11,273 individuals.

Records Affected

11,273 individuals

Attack Type

Ransomware

Location

United States

Data types exposed

Protected health information (specific fields not publicly detailed)

What Happened

In January 2026, 360 Dental PC disclosed a ransomware attack affecting 11,273 individuals.
The compromised data reportedly includes health data. HIPAA breach notification requirements apply.

Timeline

  • January 2026 — 360 Dental PC discloses ransomware attack affecting 11,273 individuals

Impact and Risk Assessment

For Individuals

11,273 patients had their dental health data exposed, potentially including treatment records and insurance information.

For Organisations

Small dental practices face proportionally significant operational and financial impact from ransomware attacks.

Regulatory Context

HIPAA breach notification requirements apply regardless of practice size.

What Should You Do?

For Individuals

  • If you are a patient of 360 Dental PC, monitor your explanation of benefits for signs of medical identity fraud.

For Security Professionals

  • Dental practices should prioritise endpoint detection, network segmentation, and tested backup procedures. Consider managed security services if in-house expertise is limited.

Learnings and Recommendations

Dental practices continue to be targeted by ransomware. Prioritising endpoint detection, network segmentation, and tested backup procedures is essential for healthcare providers of all sizes.
This advisory summarises a publicly reported cybersecurity incident for educational purposes. Information is sourced from publicly available reports and may include claims that are unverified or disputed. Inclusion does not imply fault or negligence by the affected organisation.
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