June 20, 2024 at 05:56PM Consulting Radiologists recently suffered a cyberattack in which unauthorized parties accessed personal and medical information for 512,000 patients. The breached data included names, addresses, social security numbers, and medical records. The company is providing affected individuals with free credit monitoring and has employed cybersecurity assistance as part of its incident … Read more
March 20, 2024 at 12:09PM The London Clinic is investigating an alleged attempt by an employee to access the medical records of the Princess of Wales. The breach only involves records for Kate Middleton. The Information Commissioner’s Office has confirmed receiving a breach report and is assessing the information provided. The incident has led to … Read more
February 6, 2024 at 09:00AM Chicago’s Lurie Children’s Hospital faces a network shutdown following a potential ransomware cyberattack, impeding medical records access and communication. Hospital officials are investigating with experts and law enforcement. Patients face delayed care, while the hospital struggles to manage the disruption. The incident mirrors a wider trend of escalating digital attacks … Read more
November 15, 2023 at 11:17AM PJ&A, a medical transcription service provider, experienced a cyberattack in March 2023 that exposed the personal information of approximately 9 million patients. The breach included sensitive data such as full names, dates of birth, medical records, social security numbers, and more. PJ&A began notifying affected individuals on October 31, 2023. … Read more
October 18, 2023 at 04:46PM Cybercriminals are targeting plastic surgery offices, stealing medical records and using them to extort doctors and patients. The trend is not limited to the US, as plastic surgeons in Brazil and the UK have also been affected. The FBI has warned about these attacks and provided security tips for patients, … Read more