Question 1

What happened in the Fairfax Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ("FOMS") data breach?

Accepted Answer

Fairfax Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ("FOMS") experienced a data breach. The breach was publicly disclosed on August 22, 2023.

Question 2

What should I do if I was affected by the Fairfax Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ("FOMS") breach?

Accepted Answer

If you were affected, you should: monitor your accounts and health records for suspicious activity, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus, watch for official notification letters from Fairfax Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ("FOMS"), report any suspicious use of your health information to HHS, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

Fairfax Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ("FOMS") Data Breach

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