Cognitive Health Technologies Reports Data Breach Affecting Nearly 50,000 Individuals

A New York healthcare technology company, Cognitive Health Technologies, has reported a significant data breach affecting 49,467 individuals. The breach was disclosed in a bulletin from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.

The company detected suspicious activity on its network in late April 2026, leading to an investigation that revealed unauthorized access to files containing sensitive information, including names, dates of birth, health insurance details, medical histories, and treatment information. The breach occurred between February 5 and April 28, 2026.

Cognitive Health has stated that it has not found any evidence of data misuse thus far. In response to the incident, the company has reviewed its security policies and implemented new measures to prevent future breaches. They have advised affected individuals to monitor for signs of identity theft and fraud, and to review their account statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity.