Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC) suffered a data breach on 2nd Jan 2025, exposing the personal and medical data of over a million people. They responded swiftly, securing systems and offering affected users free 24-month identity protection services. The breach raised HIPAA compliance concerns and highlighted the need for stronger cybersecurity in healthcare. It’s a wake-up call to the sector about the importance of robust cybersecurity safeguards to protect patients and their families.
Rising Cybersecurity Threats Challenge Healthcare Sector
The healthcare sector is battling severe data breaches, as demonstrated by recent attacks on the New York Blood Center (NYBC) and Community Health Center (CHC).