Breach of Secrets: Nuance Communications Unveils Security Sins, Affecting 1.2M Lives

On September 25, 2023, Nuance Communications became the latest casualty of a vulnerability in Progress Software’s MOVEit Transfer software. This unfortunate incident has led to the breach notification of over 1.2 million individuals who rely on Nuance’s software solutions for their healthcare needs. The widespread exploitation of this vulnerability has been well-documented, with organizations worldwide falling victim to threat actors who have [...]

2023-09-29T16:42:09-04:00September 27th, 2023|

Behind the Seams: A Peek into Employee Wellness- Forever 21 Data Breach Reveals Employee Health Plan Secrets

In a stunning revelation, Forever 21, the fashion powerhouse, has recently alerted the Maine Attorney General about a breach that left their employees vulnerable. This breach involves the highly personal health plan information of a staggering 539,207 current and former employees. In an effort to mitigate the damage caused by this malicious intrusion, breach notification letters are being dispatched to all those [...]

2023-09-08T13:36:07-04:00September 7th, 2023|

Unleashed Chaos: Dallas Ransomware Breach Unveils 30,253 Victims, HHS Puts Magnifying Glass on the Culprits!

To many people’s surprise, the vibrant city of Dallas has recently descended into chaos as it grapples with the aftermath of a treacherous ransomware attack. This assault has left no less than 30,253 innocent individuals vulnerable and exposed, their personal information compromised. Astonishingly, this number is an alarming surge of over 4,000 unsuspecting victims since the city's initial disclosure earlier last month. [...]

2023-09-07T16:13:23-04:00September 5th, 2023|

Cyberattack Strikes Hospitals: Chaos Ensues

In a shocking turn of events, cybercriminals launched an attack on the computer systems of a prominent healthcare provider in California. The repercussions were felt far and wide as emergency rooms in multiple states were forced to shut down, and ambulance services had to be redirected. This incident has sparked widespread concern and calls for increased cybersecurity measures across the industry. Prospect [...]

2023-08-07T14:44:03-04:00August 7th, 2023|

Digital Intruders Swipe Vital Information: Tampa General Hospital’s 1.2 Million Patients Fall Victim to Cyber Breach

Tampa General Hospital's recent revelation is nothing short of a modern-day heist, as cunning hackers managed to infiltrate their network and make off with the valuable treasure trove that is the protected health information of approximately 1.2 million patients. The audacious breach was discovered on May 31, 2023, when the hospital's vigilant security team detected suspicious activity within their digital halls. The [...]

2023-07-21T14:22:18-04:00July 20th, 2023|

May 2023 Healthcare Breach Report

Each month, we review healthcare breaches posted on the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) online breach portal to determine the leading causes and how the incidents could have been prevented. The OCR publicly posts healthcare breaches that affected 500 or more individuals to ensure that all affected patients know their information could have been potentially compromised. In May 2023, there were 75 [...]

2023-07-24T14:12:42-04:00June 23rd, 2023|

April 2023 Healthcare Breach Report

Each month, we review healthcare breaches posted on the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) online breach portal to determine the leading causes and how the incidents could have been prevented. The OCR publicly posts healthcare breaches that affected 500 or more individuals to ensure that all affected patients know their information could have been potentially compromised. Based on the current numbers, April [...]

2023-07-24T15:09:52-04:00May 23rd, 2023|

Aspen Dental Hit by Massive Hacking Incident

In late April 2023, Aspen Dental announced that it was the victim of a cyberattack that shut down its appointment scheduling systems, phone systems, and other business applications. Although it is still unclear if hackers were able to access patient files, Aspen Dental has more than 1,000 locations across the country, if patient information was affected, the incident may be the biggest healthcare breach this year. [...]

2023-07-24T16:08:06-04:00May 4th, 2023|

March 2023 Healthcare Breach Report

Each month, we review healthcare breaches posted on the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) online breach portal to determine the leading causes and how the incidents could have been prevented. The OCR publicly posts healthcare breaches that affected 500 or more individuals to ensure that all affected patients know their information could have been potentially compromised. Based on the current numbers, March [...]

2023-07-25T09:13:11-04:00April 18th, 2023|

Cancer Patient’s Nude Photo Leak Cited in Data Breach Suit

A class-action lawsuit stemming from a February 2023 healthcare data breach in Pennsylvania further illustrates the need for an effective HIPAA compliance strategy, including data security and controls. The IT website The Register reported that medical records of at least two breast cancer patients containing above-the-waist nude photos were part of 75,000 patient records stolen by the BlackCat malware group. After Lehigh [...]

2023-07-25T10:00:28-04:00March 23rd, 2023|