November 11, 2024 at 06:47AM A data breach at law firm Thompson Coburn compromised information of over 300,000 patients connected to Presbyterian Healthcare Services. The incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in data security within legal and healthcare sectors. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Incident Overview**: A data breach occurred at the law firm Thompson Coburn, which resulted in … Read more
October 18, 2024 at 05:02AM Omni Family Health has announced a data breach that affects nearly 470,000 current and former patients and employees. This incident has raised significant concerns regarding data security. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Incident Overview**: Omni Family Health experienced a data breach. 2. **Impact Scope**: The breach affects approximately 470,000 individuals, including both … Read more
August 13, 2024 at 11:24AM Kootenai Health reported a data breach affecting 464,000 patients. Personal information was stolen and leaked due to a ransomware attack by the 3AM group. The meeting notes indicate that Kootenai Health has experienced a data breach affecting more than 464,000 patients. This breach occurred as a result of a ransomware … 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 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
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 25, 2024 at 08:49PM Geisinger, a healthcare provider, suspects a former Nuance Communications employee, now arrested and facing federal charges, of stealing highly personal data on over a million of its patients. Nuance failed to revoke the ex-employee’s access to corporate files post-termination, leading to the security breach. However, it was undisclosed if charges … Read more
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
June 14, 2024 at 10:27AM Ascension disclosed a ransomware attack compromising the personal and health information of unknown patients. The incident disrupted their electronic health record system, leading to patient diversions and an ongoing investigation. The attack exfiltrated files from seven servers, potentially containing PHI and PII. Ascension is offering free credit monitoring and identity … Read more