Attorneys at Almeida Law Group are investigating whether a class action lawsuit can be filed on behalf of individuals affected by a possible Mid Atlantic Gynecologic Oncology and Pelvic Surgery Associates data breach. According to dark web monitoring sources, a hacker group calling itself netrunner claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Mid Atlantic Gynecologic Oncology and Pelvic Surgery Associates in a post first observed in October 2026, alleging it had gained access to internal company systems. As of this writing, Mid Atlantic Gynecologic Oncology and Pelvic Surgery Associates has not issued a public confirmation of the incident, and the exact scope of any exposed data remains unknown. If you believe you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Mid Atlantic Gynecologic Oncology and Pelvic Surgery Associates
Mid Atlantic Gynecologic Oncology and Pelvic Surgery Associates (MAGOPSA) is a gynecologic oncology practice specializing in medical and surgical care for cancers of the female reproductive system, including ovarian, cervical, uterine, fallopian tube, and vulvar cancers, as well as chemotherapy and pelvic surgery. Founded in 1986, MAGOPSA is one of the largest single groups of gynecologic oncologists in the mid-Atlantic region and is a division of Capital Women’s Care. The practice maintains hospital affiliations with Inova Loudoun Hospital, Reston Hospital Center, and Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, and operates offices in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Loudoun, Winchester, and Silver Spring.
What Happened?
MAGOPSA was listed as a claimed victim on the dark web leak site operated by the ransomware group Netrunner, with the claim first observed on October 8th, 2026, as cataloged by Ransomware.live. The claim has not been independently confirmed by MAGOPSA, Capital Women’s Care, any regulatory body, or any independent news source. No public statement, breach notice, or HHS Office for Civil Rights filing from MAGOPSA has been found. No specific data types, data volume, or ransom demand has been disclosed in connection with this claim.
Netrunner is a ransomware group active since at least 2025 that has targeted organizations across healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing, and agriculture in multiple countries. The group has previously claimed attacks against other healthcare providers, including Shiraume Hospital in Japan. As of October 2026, Netrunner had approximately six known claimed victims. Because no independent corroborating source has confirmed the MAGOPSA claim, it should be treated as an allegation only.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Mid Atlantic Gynecologic Oncology and Pelvic Surgery Associates (MAGOPSA)
- Industry: Healthcare — Gynecologic Oncology / Physicians Clinics
- Location: Fairfax, Virginia (headquarters), with additional offices in Fredericksburg, Loudoun, Winchester, and Silver Spring, Maryland
- Incident type: Ransomware leak-site allegation (dark web claim, unconfirmed)
- Claim first observed: October 8th, 2026
- Source: Ransomware.live — MAGOPSA Victim Entry; MAGOPSA About Us; isMalicious — Netrunner Group Profile; DeXpose — Netrunner Targets Shiraume Hospital
What Should You Do?
If you believe you may be affected, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — and monitoring your financial accounts and credit reports closely. You can request free annual credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com. If any personal information was exposed, visit IdentityTheft.gov to report suspected identity theft and get a personalized recovery plan. Because MAGOPSA is a healthcare provider, you should also review any Explanation of Benefits statements from your insurer and check your medical records for unfamiliar charges or services that you did not receive, as these can be signs that your health information has been misused.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal or health information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
