Ransomware Shock: Anna Jaques Hospital Data Breach Hits 316,000 Patients
Anna Jaques Hospital data breach exposed sensitive information of over 316,000 patients. After a ransomware attack, the Money Message group leaked stolen data when negotiations failed. The hospital urges vigilance, offering credit monitoring to affected individuals while claiming no known fraudulent use of the data.
Hot Take:
Looks like Anna Jaques Hospital’s New Year resolution for 2024 should have been to beef up their cybersecurity game! After a year-long forensic investigation, they’ve finally admitted that over 316,000 patients had their personal data put up for grabs thanks to a ransomware attack. Maybe next time, they’ll invest in more than just flu shots and Band-Aids.
Key Points:
- Ransomware attack hit Anna Jaques Hospital on December 25, 2023.
- Over 316,000 patients’ sensitive data was exposed due to the breach.
- The Money Message ransomware gang claimed responsibility and leaked the data.
- A forensic investigation was completed in November 2024, confirming the breach’s extent.
- Hospital offers credit monitoring but reports no fraudulent activity yet.
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