Ransomware Wrecks Christmas: 310,000 Patients’ Data Exposed in Anna Jaques Hospital Hack!
Anna Jaques Hospital confirms a Christmas 2023 cyberattack exposed sensitive data of over 310,000 patients. Despite the “gift” from the Money Message ransomware group, no fraud is reported, and affected individuals receive 24-month identity protection. Keep an eye on your finances and enjoy your eggnog with extra caution!
Hot Take:
Ah, nothing says “Happy Holidays” like a ransomware attack that unwraps the gift of exposing over 310,000 patients’ sensitive data. Anna Jaques Hospital has certainly had a year to remember, with cyber Grinches slipping down their digital chimneys and leaving quite the mess. If you thought your holiday stress was bad, just imagine being in charge of IT at AJH. Yikes!
Key Points:
- Anna Jaques Hospital suffered a ransomware attack on December 25, 2023, affecting over 310,000 patients.
- The attack was carried out by the ‘Money Message’ ransomware group, who leaked patient data online.
- A forensic investigation took nearly a year, concluding on November 5, 2024.
- Exposed data includes demographic, medical, and financial information.
- AJH offers identity protection services to affected individuals and advises vigilance against fraud.
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