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430K Patients’ Data Exposed in Ascension Breach

430K Patients’ Data Exposed in Ascension Breach

Healthcare company Ascension experienced a potential data breach, which may have affected around 437,329 individuals across its 105 hospitals. The data breach may have exposed patients’ personal and clinical information. It is believed that hackers targeted a software vulnerability in a former business partner of Ascension to steal the data. The attack is characteristic of the healthcare industry’s vulnerability to cyber threats due to its vital operations and complex digital infrastructure.

Source: www.securitymagazine.com –

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