Amplifon Americas has not disclosed how many people were affected. A figure of 1,332,826 cited by law firms remains unconfirmed.
Healthcare company Amplifon Americas disclosed that a cyberattack exposed sensitive customer information, including health data and Social Security numbers (SSNs). It is urging customers to be cautious with incoming emails, especially those related to Amplifon and its business.
This is reported by TechRadar.
The company said unidentified attackers had accessed its network by January 18, 2026, at the latest, and exfiltrated personally identifiable information from its servers between then and February 8, 2026. Amplifon Americas detected the intrusion on February 11, notified law enforcement and relevant agencies, and opened an investigation.
Amplifon Americas did not explain how the attackers entered its network. It said it disabled “impacted accounts,” “promptly contained” the incident and took mitigation measures, including “enhancing monitoring for signs of suspicious activity.”
The company’s investigation concluded on October 6, 2026. It found that stolen data included people’s names, contact information, dates of birth, driver’s licenses or other state identification numbers, other government-issued identification numbers, hearing or medical information, medical record numbers, dates of service, other health information, health insurance ID numbers and other health insurance information. Financial information and SSNs were exposed for “a limited number of individuals.”
Amplifon Americas is notifying affected individuals and offering 24 months of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.
We are not aware of any fraudulent use of personal information as a result of this incident,
– Amplifon Americas
Nonetheless, it is always advisable to remain vigilant against suspicious behavior or attempts to misuse your personal information, which includes reviewing account statements and explanations of benefits. If you identify suspicious activity, you should contact the entity that maintains the information on your behalf.
– Amplifon Americas
The company’s notification did not state how many people had their files taken. The Record reported that a breach notice filed in Texas listed 85,804 affected Texans and 1,027 people in Vermont. A notice was also filed in California, without a specific number.
The Record also reported that “several” class-action law firms put the total number of victims at 1,332,826. That figure is unconfirmed, and Amplifon is not responding to media inquiries. No hacking group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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