SimonMed Imaging’s Data Breach: Over 1.2 Million Patients Exposed in Cyber Comedy of Errors
SimonMed Imaging revealed a data breach from a ransomware attack affecting over 1.2 million people. Their servers were hacked, and the Medusa group demanded a $1 million ransom. Despite SimonMed’s assurance of no fraudulent use yet, there’s a significant risk of abuse when ransomware groups are involved.
Hot Take:
Just when you thought your hospital gown was the most embarrassing thing you could wear, now your personal data is out there strutting its stuff thanks to SimonMed’s security slip-up. Remember, folks, in the game of cybersecurity, it’s always ransomware 1, healthcare 0!
Key Points:
- SimonMed Imaging’s data breach impacted over 1.2 million individuals.
- The breach occurred due to a ransomware attack by the Medusa group.
- Sensitive information stolen includes SSNs, health records, and financial data.
- The hackers were active on SimonMed’s systems for about two weeks.
- The ransom demand was set at a whopping $1 million.
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