Breachesby GlyphStarling Physicians
Disclosed Nov 11, 20197,777 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Starling Physicians, reported that an employee was the target of an email phishing scheme that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,808 individuals. The PHI involved included clinical, demographic, and financial information. Starling Physicians notified HHS, affected individuals and the media of the breach. In response to the breach, the CE implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards.
What is known
| People affected | 7,777 (as reported by the organization) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Discovered | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Happened | May 27, 2020 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | NamesSocial Security numbersHealth |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
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History of this record
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First seen 2026-09-25 (Maine AG), confirmed by Maine AG. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.