Radiology Rumble: Data Breach Leaves 1.4 Million Patients Exposed!
Radiology Associates of Richmond just redefined “sharing is caring” by inadvertently sharing personal data of 1.4 million individuals. Who knew CT scans could go viral?
Hot Take:
Who knew radiology could be so revealing? Radiology Associates of Richmond, known for scanning bones, found themselves in a bone-chilling scenario when hackers took a peek at more than just X-rays. With 1.4 million people affected, RAR’s data breach is the kind of exposure no one asked for – not even their MRI machines could detect this sneaky cyber infiltration. Maybe it’s time they start scanning for malware as well as medical issues!
Key Points:
– Radiology Associates of Richmond (RAR) suffered a data breach affecting over 1.4 million individuals.
– The breach, occurring between April 2-6, 2024, exposed protected health and personal information.
– RAR secured their network and launched an investigation with help from external cybersecurity experts.
– Affected individuals will be notified and offered credit monitoring services.
– No evidence of misuse has been found yet, and no ransomware group has claimed responsibility.