Nearly a year after two targeted phishing attacks, Augusta University Health in Georgia has announced that the personal records of 417,000 patients may have been breached. The attacks, which occurred in September 2017, allowed hackers access to internal email accounts, potentially compromising a range of personal data that could be used for medical fraud. The investigation is ongoing and notifications will be sent to affected patients, along with one year of free credit monitoring. Augusta University Health has implemented new measures to enhance security and prevent future incidents.
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‘Amber alert’ as NHS in Plymouth makes urgent plea for people with certain blood type
The NHS has issued an urgent call for O type blood donors, following increased demand after the recent cyber attack. The attack led to reduced