Rural Hospital’s Data Oopsie: 120,000 Patients’ Info on the Loose!
Memorial Hospital and Manor was hit by a ransomware attack, leaving staff to dig out their pens and paper. The Embargo group swiped 1.15 terabytes of sensitive data and posted it online. The hospital is offering identity theft protection as it reassures patients there’s no evidence of misuse—yet. Stay vigilant, folks!
Hot Take:
Oh, the joys of modern technology! Gone are the days when medical staff relied on paper records… except, wait, Memorial Hospital and Manor is bringing back vintage record-keeping thanks to a cyber blunder. It’s like they’ve taken ‘Throwback Thursday’ a bit too seriously. Paging Dr. Paperclip, your time to shine is now!
Key Points:
- Memorial Hospital and Manor faced a ransomware attack affecting 120,000 individuals.
- The hospital had to resort to paper-based documentation due to disabled digital systems.
- Data compromised includes personal and medical information, courtesy of the Embargo ransomware group.
- Hospital offers one year of free identity theft protection and credit monitoring to affected individuals.
- Healthcare industry remains a prime target for ransomware attacks, with 98 incidents reported in 2024 alone.
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