Delta Dental Disaster: 146,000 Smiles Exposed in Data Breach Debacle

Delta Dental of Virginia experienced a data breach after an email hack, exposing sensitive info of about 146,000 customers. While they detected the breach, there’s no evidence of misuse. As a consolation, they’re offering a year’s worth of free identity protection, proving once again that dental care isn’t just about flossing anymore!

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Well, it looks like Delta Dental of Virginia’s email account decided to take a little field trip and ended up leaking personal data all over the place. Who knew that an email account could be so social? Next time, maybe they’ll stick to just flossing and avoid sharing Social Security numbers with the world!

Key Points:

  • Delta Dental of Virginia (DDVA) experienced a data breach affecting 145,918 customers.
  • The breach was due to a compromised email account, exposing names, SSNs, and health information.
  • The suspicious activity was detected on April 23, 2025, with the breach occurring earlier from March 21.
  • DDVA is offering 12 months of free identity protection and credit monitoring to affected individuals.
  • Despite the breach, DDVA reports no evidence of data misuse so far.

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