Missouri Mayhem: Cyberattack on Esse Health Puts 263,000 Patients’ Data at Risk!
In April 2025, Missouri’s Esse Health experienced a cyberattack affecting over 263,000 patients. The breach, discovered on April 21, disrupted their systems and led to stolen personal data. Despite the chaos, the healthcare provider swiftly regained its footing, restoring services by June. Meanwhile, patients got a new side of healthcare—12 months of free identity protection!
Hot Take:
It’s a bad day to be a patient at Esse Health, where they’ve managed to lose more personal data than a clumsy spy in a James Bond movie. But don’t worry, folks! They’ve got it covered with a year of free identity protection – because nothing says ‘we’re sorry we lost your Social Security number’ like a 12-month subscription to ‘Oopsie Insurance’!
Key Points:
- Esse Health experienced a cyberattack in April 2025, affecting over 263,000 people.
- Attack disrupted electronic medical records and phone systems, which were restored by early June.
- Stolen data included personal information, Social Security numbers, and health records.
- 12 months of free identity protection offered to affected individuals.
- Ransomware involvement suspected, though not confirmed by any known group.
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