Penobscot Valley Hospital Data Breach | Bangor News

Bangor News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

Penobscot Valley Hospital in Lincoln may have suffered a major data breach, exposing patient info like SSNs, birth dates, addresses, and medical records. Hackers exploited network vulnerabilities in early January, prompting an immediate response: system lockdowns, law enforcement involvement, and enhanced security measures. The hospital is proactively contacting affected patients, offering free identity monitoring, and urging everyone to watch for suspicious activity — especially in banking and healthcare communications. If you’ve been a patient there, stay alert and take advantage of their…