Houston, We Have a Data Breach: 1.6 Million Health Records Exposed!
A Dallas-based clinical research firm left its database unlocked, exposing sensitive healthcare records of over 1.6 million individuals. DM Clinical Research’s oversight could have serious implications, from data brokers cashing in to insurance companies raising premiums. Who needs reality TV when real-life drama unfolds in the cybersecurity world?
Hot Take:
Look out, Dallas! The Lone Star State has gone from “Everything’s bigger in Texas” to “Everything’s exposed in Texas.” With a clinical research database wide open like a Texan ranch gate, it’s time for DM Clinical Research to cowboy up and secure those digital pastures before cyber-rustlers make off with sensitive data.
Key Points:
- DM Clinical Research’s database with 1.6 million personal healthcare records was publicly accessible due to misconfiguration.
- The exposed data included personal details and medical information, such as vaccination statuses and medication lists.
- No security measures like encryption or password protection were in place for the database.
- Access was restricted only after cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler notified the company.
- The breach poses risks such as identity theft, online blackmail, and influence on health insurance premiums.
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