July 26, 2024 at 05:00AM The U.S. Department of Justice indicted a North Korean operative for ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities to fund illicit activities. The U.S. Department of State offered up to $10 million for information. The operative is linked to a hacking crew deploying the Maui ransomware, targeting U.S. Air Force bases and … Read more
July 24, 2024 at 10:42AM Michigan Medicine, the University of Michigan’s academic medical center, is notifying 57,000 individuals about a data breach. Threat actors gained access to employee email accounts, potentially compromising personal and health information. Though no evidence of patient data theft was found, sensitive information like names, addresses, and medical record numbers may … Read more
July 19, 2024 at 07:54AM MediSecure, an Australian digital prescription services provider, reported a ransomware attack that exposed personal and health information of 12.9 million individuals, spanning from March 2019 to November 2023. The stolen data includes sensitive details, resulting in potential risks of phishing and identity-related crimes. Although system restoration was successful, the incident … Read more
July 17, 2024 at 07:06AM MNGI Digestive Health notified 765,000 individuals of a data breach that occurred in August 2023, compromising personal and protected health information. The breach included a wide range of sensitive data such as names, Social Security numbers, and medical information. MNGI is providing impacted individuals with free credit and identity protection … Read more
July 3, 2024 at 08:41AM almost 300,000 individuals were affected by a ransomware attack at Florida Community Health Centers in June 2023, compromising personal and health information. FCHC is providing impacted individuals with 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. The incident was disclosed to the Maine Attorney General’s Office and … Read more
July 2, 2024 at 01:55PM Bloom Health Centers, a mental health service provider, reported a data security incident involving potential exposure of personal and health information. Patient data such as name, address, health insurance, and medical details may have been affected, with some individuals’ Social Security, payment card, or driver’s license numbers possibly involved. Bloom … Read more
July 2, 2024 at 01:45PM Human Technology Inc. and its affiliates experienced a data security incident from March 14 to March 15, 2024. They promptly initiated an investigation and notified law enforcement. Unauthorized access to sensitive data, such as contact information and medical details, was discovered. Affected individuals were offered identity theft protection and a … Read more
June 28, 2024 at 01:06PM Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago has been hit by a cyberattack, compromising personal information of 791,000 patients. Cybercriminals disrupted the hospital’s systems, affecting patient portal, medical records, and communications. The investigation is ongoing, and the hospital is offering identity protection services to affected individuals for 24 months. From the meeting … Read more
June 28, 2024 at 09:01AM Geisinger, a leading Pennsylvania healthcare system, reported a data breach involving a former Nuance employee. The breach exposed patient information, prompting immediate action by both Geisinger and Nuance. The compromised data includes personal details and medical information, excluding financial data. Impacted individuals are advised to monitor their records, while legal … Read more
June 28, 2024 at 07:12AM Hundreds of thousands of individuals were informed by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago that their personal and health information was compromised in a ransomware attack. Cybercriminals accessed the hospital’s systems between January 26 and 31, 2024, stealing a wide range of sensitive data. The hospital refused … Read more