360 Dental PC
Analysis of the 360 Dental PC ransomware attack affecting 11,273 individuals.
Published by the Scrutex.ai Research Team | January 2026
Disclaimer
This advisory is provided for informational and educational purposes only by the Scrutex research team. It is based entirely on publicly available reporting from the sources cited below. Where details are unconfirmed or disputed by the affected organisation, this is noted explicitly. Scrutex does not independently verify internal claims made by affected organisations or threat actors. This advisory should not be interpreted as a confirmed statement of fact regarding any organisation's security posture. Organisations concerned about their own exposure should conduct independent assessments and seek professional legal advice.
At a Glance
Organisation
360 Dental PC
Dental practice in the United States providing general dental care services.
Sector
Healthcare / Dental
Region
United States
Date of Incident
Prior to January 2026 (exact date not disclosed)
Date Disclosed
January 2026
Estimated Impact
11,273 individuals
Data Types Exposed
Protected health information (specific fields not publicly detailed)
Attack Type
Ransomware
Attack Vector
Ransomware deployment (specific group and initial access vector not disclosed)
Current Status
Under investigation. HIPAA breach notification filed.
Severity Assessment
Moderate. Over 11,000 individuals had dental health data exposed in a ransomware attack on a small dental practice.
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 Affected 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?
If You Are a Potentially Affected Individual
If you are a patient of 360 Dental PC, monitor your explanation of benefits for signs of medical identity fraud.
If You Are a Security or Risk Professional
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.
Sources
This advisory is provided for informational purposes by the Scrutex.ai research team. It is based on publicly available reporting from the sources cited above. Where details are unconfirmed or disputed, we have noted this accordingly. Scrutex.ai does not independently verify internal claims made by affected organisations. Organisations concerned about their own exposure are encouraged to conduct their own assessments and seek professional advice where needed.
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