HHS OCR report · 2018
Family Physicians of Old Town Fairfax PC data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Family Physicians of Old Town Fairfax PC
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Virginia
- Individuals affected
- 500
- Submission date
- Jul 19, 2018
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
On May 19, 2018, the covered entity (CE) experienced a ransomware attack that infected its fax server. The CE removed the fax server from the CE’s office and shut down all workstations. Through counsel, the CE engaged an outside firm to conduct a forensic investigation and found that a malicious actor gained access to the CE’s systems through an open RDP port using an account belonging to one of the practicing physicians. The malicious actor deployed “Paradise” ransomware which is not known ...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Family Physicians of Old Town Fairfax PC data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 500 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Jul 19, 2018.
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 Family Physicians of Old Town Fairfax PC 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 Family Physicians of Old Town Fairfax PC.