Ohio Medical Alliance’s Data Blunder: Nearly 1 Million Patient Records Exposed!
Ohio Marijuana Card accidentally left nearly a million patient records exposed online, including Social Security numbers and medical files. The database was so open, it was practically waving to passersby, inviting identity thieves to a buffet. Kudos to cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler for pulling the plug before things got even more awkward.
Hot Take:
Looks like Ohio Medical Alliance took the “high” road to data security—or rather, they didn’t take any road at all. With nearly one million sensitive records exposed and no encryption in sight, they might as well have handed out keys to their digital kingdom. At this rate, they’re not just distributing medical marijuana cards, but also free identity theft opportunities. Talk about a bad trip!
Key Points:
- Ohio Medical Alliance exposed 957,000 records, including SSNs and sensitive medical information.
- Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered two unprotected databases.
- The databases included personal details like names, addresses, and driver’s license images.
- Public access to the data was restricted only after Fowler’s alert, with no direct response from the company.
- Exposure risks include identity theft, financial fraud, and personal discrimination.
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