September 12, 2024 at 05:42AM LVHN settled a $65 million class-action suit over a 2023 data breach, likely the largest in healthcare. Hackers accessed patient data and stole personal info, including nude photos. The settlement, pending final approval, may compensate affected individuals from $50 to $70,000, with those whose photos were leaked receiving the highest … Read more
July 19, 2024 at 01:10PM MediSecure, an Australian prescription delivery service, suffered a ransomware attack resulting in the theft of personal and health information of approximately 12.9 million users. The breach led to a shutdown of their website and phone lines, with the stolen data since being restored from a server backup. The impacted information … Read more
June 21, 2024 at 05:43PM Change Healthcare has formally notified some pharmacy and hospital customers of a data breach by ransomware criminals in February. They are still identifying affected individuals and anticipate mailing letters to them in late July. The stolen information includes names, birth dates, phone numbers, and email addresses. The recovery process is … Read more
April 29, 2024 at 11:27AM Kaiser Permanente notifies 13.4 million patients of a data breach involving exposure of personal information to third-party advertisers. The leaked data includes names, IP addresses, and health-related search terms, but not sensitive financial information. Following an internal investigation, the organization has removed tracking technologies and added safeguards to prevent future … Read more
February 28, 2024 at 07:38PM The ALPHV/BlackCat cybercrime gang has claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, impacting pharmacies and hospitals across the US. They allege to have stolen significant sensitive data, but their credibility is questionable. UnitedHealth Group is investigating the incident and coordinating with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts. The healthcare … Read more
December 20, 2023 at 11:22AM ESO Solutions, a healthcare software provider, experienced a ransomware attack compromising data of 2.7 million patients, including sensitive information such as SSN and medical records. The company notified affected customers, offering 12 months of identity monitoring. Several healthcare providers were confirmed impacted. The attack highlights the growing threat to patient … Read more