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Patient Data Compromised in Ransomware Attacks on Family Christian Health Center & Jackson County Hospital

HIPAA Journal

Family Christian Health Center (FCHC) in Illinois has announced it was the victim of a ransomware attack in November 2021 that compromised the protected health information of 31,000 patients. Patient Data Potentially Compromised in Jackson County Hospital Ransomware Attack. FCHC said it has implemented additional technical safeguards.

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Ransomware Gangs Claim Three Healthcare Victims

HIPAA Journal

That appears to be the case with two recent cyberattacks, neither of which mention ransomware or confirm that data theft occurred. Since it appears from the claims of the ransomware groups that data has been stolen, affected individuals should ensure they take advantage of those complimentary services. provide more information.

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Up to 11 Million Health Records Compromised in Cyberattack on Government Contractor

HIPAA Journal

The Clop ransomware group was responsible for the attack and Maximus was one of hundreds of entities to be affected by the Clop group’s mass exploitation of the zero-day vulnerability. Reston, VA-based Maximus Inc., Maximus has recorded expenses of $15 million for the quarter to June 30, 2023, in relation to the data breach.

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Multiple Data Breaches Reported by Iowa Medicaid and South Jersey Behavioral Health Resources

HIPAA Journal

A few days later, on April 5, 2023, SJBHR was the victim of a ransomware attack that resulted in files being encrypted on certain computer systems. In response to the ransomware attack, policies and procedures have been reviewed and additional data security measures have been implemented.

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Artificial Intelligence, Extinction-Level Threat or Solution?

AIHC

As technology advances, so do cyber criminals When it comes to cyberattacks and cyber extortion (ransomware attacks), health care organization continue to suffer as prime targets and continue to struggle to recover after an attack.

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Artificial Intelligence, Extinction-Level Threat or Solution?

AIHC

As technology advances, so do cyber criminals When it comes to cyberattacks and cyber extortion (ransomware attacks), health care organization continue to suffer as prime targets and continue to struggle to recover after an attack.

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Resources for Human Development, WellStar Health & Central Vermont Eye Care Announce Data Breaches

HIPAA Journal

LockBit Ransomware Gang Claims Data Stolen from Tague Family Practice. The LockBit ransomware gang claims to have gained access to the systems of Tague Family Practice in St. RHD said it engaged outside forensics specialists to investigate the extent of the breach and ensure the security of its offices and computer servers.