What Is This About?

According to dark web monitoring sources, Southwest Orthopaedic & Reconstructive Specialists (“Southwest Ortho”), a medical practice in Oklahoma, may have experienced a data breach allegedly carried out by the threat group known as Interlock. Our firm is investigating this incident and can help you understand your rights and legal options.

What Happened?

On or around October 28, 2026, dark web monitoring websites including Hacknotice.com detected that the cybercriminal threat group known as Interlock had claimed to have breached data from Southwest Ortho in a post made to Interlock’s dark web leak site. Interlock says that it is releasing the allegedly stolen data following failed attempts at ransom negotiations. Interlock claims to possess a variety of information about Southwest Ortho’s patients, including medical records and a database containing 150,000 Social Security numbers.

As of publication, Southwest Ortho has not confirmed the alleged breach’s authenticity. Details of the alleged breach, such the full scope of potentially affected information and the number of potentially affected individuals, remain under investigation.

What Information Was Impacted?

While Southwest Ortho has not confirmed the alleged breach nor its associated details, based on the nature of ransom attacks on healthcare practices and claims made by the Interlock group, the categories of information that may have been compromised may include:

• Names;
• Social Security numbers;
• Health information such as info about medical treatment, condition, or diagnosis;
• Health insurance information;
• Contact information;
• Demographic information; and
• Other sensitive personal information and protected health information.

What Action Can You Take?

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is investigating whether affected persons are entitled to compensation. If you are a current or former patient of any Southwest Ortho location or provider, there is no cost or obligation to participate. Follow the link below to find out about your rights and potential legal remedies available.