NorthBay Health’s Data Debacle: Ransomware Breach Hits Over Half a Million!
NorthBay Health is alerting over 569,000 people about a data breach from a year-long ransomware attack where personal and financial information was stolen. No known group has claimed responsibility, but the organization is offering free identity protection, suggesting they may have paid a ransom to the sneaky data snatchers.
Hot Take:
NorthBay Health must have been on a year-long vacation because it took them a whole 365 days to notify over half a million people that their data has been on a wild adventure without their consent! Talk about a belated birthday surprise—happy identity protection day, folks!
Key Points:
- NorthBay Health experienced a data breach affecting 569,000 individuals due to a ransomware attack.
- The breach exposed sensitive information such as names, Social Security numbers, and medical data.
- NorthBay Health is providing one year of free identity protection and credit monitoring services.
- The attack led to system shutdowns and disrupted operations for at least two weeks.
- No ransomware group has claimed responsibility, hinting at a possible ransom payment.
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