RansomHub Strikes Again: BayMark Health’s Data Breach Comedy of Errors Unveils Patient Info Disaster
BayMark Health Services, the largest provider of substance use disorder treatment, reveals a breach that left patient data exposed after an IT disruption. Attackers reportedly accessed systems and stole 1.5TB of data. Patients now receive free identity monitoring, while BayMark scrambles to secure its systems and investigate.
Hot Take:
Breaking News: RansomHub claims responsibility for the BayMark Health Services cyber breach, proving that even the bad guys need a rebrand now and then. Meanwhile, BayMark is left trying to help its patients recover from both substance use and identity theft. Who knew therapy could come with a side of free Equifax monitoring?
Key Points:
- BayMark Health Services suffered a data breach, potentially exposing sensitive patient information from over 75,000 individuals.
- The breach occurred between September 24 and October 14, 2024, and was claimed by RansomHub ransomware gang.
- Exposed data includes Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and medical information.
- BayMark offers a year of free identity monitoring to affected patients.
- The breach highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in healthcare data security, prompting HIPAA updates.
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