Over 882,000 patients were notified by Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) of a data breach due to a cyberattack in August 2023, which exposed their personal and health information. As part of the restoration process, HSHS prioritized patient safety and hired external security experts for assistance. Affected individuals were advised to monitor their accounts for suspicious activities, and were offered a year of free Equifax credit monitoring.
Ransomware hits healthcare, critical services in January
Major ransomware attacks in January targeted healthcare entities, including the New York Blood Center (NYBC) and Maryland’s Frederick Health. As a result, some appointments were
