Ascension has sent letters to its patients impacted by a ransomware attack that occurred in May 2024. The attack affected network systems tracking test results, procedures, and medications. The stolen information included medical records, payment and insurance records, and personal identification. Ascension has arranged for identity theft protection services for affected individuals and implemented enhanced security measures to prevent future incidents.
5.6 Million Patients’ Data Stolen During Ascension’s Ransomware Attack Earlier This Year
Ascension, a US health care system, suffered a cyber attack that exposed 5.6 million patients’ personal and health data, causing a $1.8 billion operating margin
