HHS OCR report ยท 2023
United Bankshares, Inc. data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- United Bankshares, Inc.
- Entity type
- Business Associate
- State
- District of Columbia
- Individuals affected
- 8,801
- Submission date
- Aug 11, 2023
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- Yes
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The business associate (BA), United Bankshares, reported that it experienced a cyber-attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 8,801 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, diagnoses, lab results, medications, claims and financial information, and other treatment information. The BA notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In resp...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the United Bankshares, Inc. data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 8,801 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Aug 11, 2023.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from United Bankshares, Inc. legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or United Bankshares, Inc..