Data Breaches

Heritage Health Care Data Stolen

Summary A data breach at Heritage Health Care exposed sensitive information of about 12,162 individuals. The breach, classified as a hacking/IT incident, involved a network server and compromised personal information, medical records, and potentially financial […]

Data Breaches

Medusa Attacks Surge

Summary Medusa ransomware attacks have surged in 2025, targeting healthcare among other sectors. The attacks are sophisticated, employing “double extortion” tactics, and exploiting vulnerabilities like those in Microsoft Exchange Server. The increasing activity raises concerns […]

Data Breaches

Human Error Fuels Data Breaches

Summary A 2024 study revealed that 95% of data breaches stemmed from human error, costing organizations millions. This article delves into the causes, exploring insider threats, credential misuse, and the increasing risk of ransomware attacks […]

Data Breaches

Welltok Hack Exposes Millions

Summary The Welltok data breach, linked to the MOVEit hack, exposed the data of millions, highlighting vulnerabilities in healthcare data security. This incident underscores the increasing threat of ransomware attacks targeting healthcare providers and the […]

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PharMerica Breach Exposes Millions

Summary The PharMerica data breach exposed the personal and medical information of 5.8 million individuals. The ransomware group Money Message claimed responsibility, leaking the stolen data online. This incident highlights the growing threat of ransomware […]

Data Breaches

Colorado Healthcare Data Breach

Summary Over 4 million Coloradans impacted by a data breach stemming from a MOVEit Transfer hack at IBM. The breach compromised personal and health information, highlighting the vulnerability of healthcare data. HCPF is offering two […]

Data Breaches

Medusind Breach Exposes Data

Summary The Medusind data breach compromised the personal, financial, and medical data of over 360,000 individuals. The breach occurred on December 29, 2023, and was discovered the same day, prompting an investigation by a cybersecurity […]

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Choice Health: A Data Breach Fallout

Summary This article delves into the 2022 Choice Health data breach, its impact, the legal repercussions, and the broader implications for data security in healthcare. It highlights the increasing vulnerability of healthcare data to cyberattacks […]

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Texas Hospital Data Breach Impacts Millions

Summary A 2022 data breach at Baptist Medical Center and Resolute Health Hospital compromised the personal and medical information of over 1.2 million patients. The incident, discovered in April 2022, involved malicious code and data […]

Data Breaches

PIH Health: Millions Exposed

Summary A ransomware attack on PIH Health in December 2024 potentially compromised the data of 17 million patients, causing significant disruption to hospital operations and sparking legal action. The attack highlights the growing vulnerability of […]