Ascension’s Data Dilemma: 5.6 Million Breached, Blame It on Black Basta!
Ascension’s data breach exposes 5.6 million records, leaving personal, medical, and financial info vulnerable. The culprits? Allegedly the infamous Black Basta. While Ascension assures their Electronic Health Records remain untouched, they offer credit monitoring and ID theft recovery as consolation. Meanwhile, patient appointments and ambulance services experienced a detour thanks to this ransomware fiasco.
Hot Take:
Apparently, what happens at the doctor’s office doesn’t stay at the doctor’s office… it’s now on a ransomware group’s to-do list. Ascension’s data breach is a reminder that HIPAA should stand for “Hackers Infiltrating Privacy: Absolutely Awful.” It’s a real-life reminder to keep your passwords as safe as your grandma’s secret cookie recipe!
Key Points:
- 5.6 million individuals had their personal, medical, and financial info compromised.
- Data breach disclosed via a filing on December 19 to the Office of the Maine Attorney General.
- Black Basta ransomware group reportedly behind the attack, linked to a phishing incident.
- Ascension is notifying affected individuals and offering credit and ID theft protection.
- Ambulances were diverted, and appointments postponed during the attack.