Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology Data Breach: 235,911 Patients’ Personal Info Up in Smoke
SafePay ransomware strikes Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, compromising data of 235,911 individuals. The lab is now scrambling to restore its systems and soothe worried patients. No reports of identity theft yet, but MCP might want to consider offering a free yoga class to help everyone relax.
Hot Take:
When a pathology lab’s data gets dissected by hackers instead of scientists, you know things have gotten seriously twisted. It’s like a plot twist in a medical drama where the real mystery isn’t the diagnosis, but who’s behind the keyboard!
Key Points:
- SafePay ransomware hit Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, affecting 235,000 individuals.
- The breach exposed personal data including names, addresses, birth dates, and medical information.
- Unauthorized access occurred on January 16, 2025, with affected individuals identified by March 31, 2025.
- MCP took steps to secure systems and involved law enforcement and forensic experts.
- As of now, no identity theft has been reported, and the group hasn’t posted the data publicly.
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