Ransomware Ruckus: Richmond Hospital’s 18-Month Data Breach Debacle Affects 670,000+
Richmond University Medical Center in New York confirmed a data breach impacting 674,033 people following a ransomware attack. Though initially thought secure, sensitive information was compromised, including Social Security numbers and medical data. Offering free credit monitoring is a nice gesture, but cybercriminals have had almost two years to practice their identity thievery skills.
Hot Take:
In the world of ransomware attacks, Richmond University Medical Center learned the hard way that hackers don’t just make house calls; they raid the entire hospital! Who needs medical drama TV shows when reality offers plot twists like this? The real emergency room is now the IT department.
Key Points:
- Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island was hit by a ransomware attack in May 2023, affecting over 670,000 individuals.
- The breach led to weeks of service disruptions as the hospital worked to restore its systems.
- Initially, it was thought that electronic health records were safe, but other sensitive files were later found to be compromised.
- Data accessed included Social Security numbers, financial information, and medical records, among other sensitive details.
- Free credit monitoring is being offered to those affected, but the delay in detection means potential misuse of data is a concern.
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