Data Breaches

Summary 2023 witnessed an unprecedented surge in healthcare data breaches, impacting millions and exposing sensitive information. Ransomware attacks played a significant role, crippling hospital systems and disrupting patient care. This article delves into the key […]

Summary The Hillcrest Convalescent Center in Durham, North Carolina, experienced a significant data breach impacting 106,194 individuals. The breach exposed sensitive data like names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical information, and health insurance […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]