Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The Lake Charles Memorial Health System (LCMHS) suffered a ransomware attack that impacted 270,000 patients. The Lake Charles Memorial Health System (LCMHS) disclosed a data breach that affected almost 270,000 patients at its medical centers. ” reads the data breach notification published by LCMHS.

Computers and Electronics 90

Computers and Electronics Ransomware Data breaches Identity Theft 90

Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2023

Unfortunately, the increasing reliance on digital systems and capabilities has also attracted an ever-growing number of malicious actors seeking to defraud businesses through phishing , social engineering , or ransomware attacks. The end result of these types of cyber attacks are often highly public and damaging data breaches.

Data breaches 52

Data breaches Healthcare Telecommunications Financial Services 52

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Canadian healthcare organization Better Outcomes Registry & Network (BORN) has disclosed a data breach affecting client data. A subsequent investigation has shown that during the breach, unauthorized copies of files containing personal health information were taken from BORN’s systems.

Identity Theft 87

Identity Theft Data breaches Ransomware Healthcare 87

SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In a chilling reminder of the vulnerability of critical healthcare infrastructure, Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack in November 2023. This attack, targeting sensitive patient data and disrupting vital operations, has sent shockwaves through the medical community and beyond.

Cyber Attacks 91

Cyber Attacks Healthcare Identity Theft Insurance 91

Security Affairs

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) disclose a data breach after MOVEit attack on IBM. The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) disclosed a data breach that impacted more than four million individuals. ” reads the reads the notice. by the company.

Identity Theft 86

Identity Theft Data breaches Ransomware Education 86

Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

The Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has promised to reach out to individuals whose information has been stolen by a ransomware group. ” While that is good news from a healthcare perspective, the ransomware operators did obtain something of value. . The Snatch ransomware added itself as a service which ran in safe mode.

Ransomware 82

Ransomware Computers and Electronics Passwords Identity Theft 82

SecureWorld News

JUNE 30, 2021

It is not very often that a ransomware attack can actually cause physical harm to a person. We have seen it a few times during the pandemic, with cybercriminals targeting the healthcare sector to steal information on anything related to COVID-19. Now, we are seeing it again with a ransomware attack that targeted Scripps Health.

Ransomware 57

Ransomware Data breaches Healthcare Identity Theft 57

SecureWorld News

JUNE 30, 2021

It is not very often that a ransomware attack can actually cause physical harm to a person. We have seen it a few times during the pandemic, with cybercriminals targeting the healthcare sector to steal information on anything related to COVID-19. Now, we are seeing it again with a ransomware attack that targeted Scripps Health.

Ransomware 54

Ransomware Data breaches Healthcare Identity Theft 54

SC Magazine

JUNE 18, 2021

The Blackbaud data breach was the largest health care-related incident of 2020, impacting an estimated two dozen providers and well over 10 million patients. Now, 2,565 patients of addiction treatment center Alina Lodge are being notified that their data was compromised during the massive vendor incident more than a year ago.

Data breaches 80

Data breaches Ransomware Encryption Insurance 80

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Urgent patching and prompt updates can protect systems from unauthorized access, data breaches, and potential exploitation by threat actors. To secure sensitive data, cybersecurity specialists, software vendors, and end users should encourage collaborative efforts against malicious activities.

Risk 110

Risk Authentication System Administration Ransomware 110

SC Magazine

JUNE 22, 2021

Two class action lawsuits were filed against Scripps Health following a ransomware attack and data exfiltration in May, which impacted the protected health information of 150,000 patients. Despite hundreds of data breaches every year in this country, most do not involve such highly sensitive patient information as was obtained here.”.

Ransomware 60

Ransomware Insurance Identity Theft Data breaches 60

Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

According to BlueVoyant’s Cybersecurity in Higher Education 2021 report , ransomware attacks on colleges increased twofold between 2019 and 2020. This data breach of personal information was due to a vulnerability in Accellion’s system, a third-party vendor that handles secure file transfers. It goes deeper. Monitor Your Credit.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Passwords Education Banking 98

Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2020

Magellan Health, a for-profit managed health care and insurance firm, was the victim of a ransomware attack. Magellan Health Inc announced it was the victim of a ransomware attack that took place on April 11, 2020, the company also confirmed that hackers have stolen personal information from one of its corporate servers.

Data breaches 134

Data breaches Healthcare Ransomware Identity Theft 134

CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In fact, “the number of publicly reported data compromises in the U.S. through September of 2021 has already surpassed the total number of compromises in 2020 by 17%, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).” Ransomware. Ransomware is not new, and it has been around for decades.A

Cybersecurity 78

Cybersecurity IoT Artificial Intelligence Cyber threats 78