Security - June 2023
Atlanta Women's Health Group Experiences Data Breach
The protected health information of over 33,000 current and former patients was exposed.
6/30/2023
Columbus Regional Healthcare System Targeted by Daixin Team
The health system attempted to negotiate with the extortion group, though negotiations stalled.
6/26/2023
Ascension Experiences Security Breach Via Third-Party Vendor
Ascension has started notifying 148,606 patients about a security breach.
6/23/2023
Security Officers to Wear Body Cameras at CHRISTUS Health
Body cameras will now be worn to further prevent violence within the health system.
6/22/2023
Heywood Healthcare Changes Security Measures After Nurse was Stabbed
A man was arrested after stabbing a nurse.
6/21/2023
Peachtree Orthopedics Falls Victim to Cyberattack
A forensic investigation affirmed that an unauthorized third party gained access to patient information.
6/19/2023
Pioneer Valley Ophthalmic Consultants Hit with Malware
Over 36,000 patients had some of their protected health information exposed.
6/16/2023
Clinton Mercy Medical Center Targeted in Cyberattack
Patient care was not affected; however, personal information was exposed.
6/14/2023
Henry Mayo Employee Allegedly Gained Access to Protected Records
The alleged employee gained unauthorized access to an unknown number of patients’ records.
6/13/2023
Clarke County Hospital Hit with Security Breach
The security breach led to over 26,000 individuals’ private health information being accessed
6/12/2023
Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics Affirms Security Breach
The security breach occurred in late March 2023 and was not confirmed until May 2023.
6/9/2023
Morrison Hospital Is Latest Cyber-attack Victim of 'Royal' Ransomware Gang
The latest attack highlights key issue healthcare facilities face in the digital age: cybersecurity.
6/6/2023
Healthcare Cyberattacks Disrupt Neighboring Hospital Emergency Departments
The study was conducted on a ransomware attack that happened in May of 2021.
6/5/2023
Albany ENT & Allergy Services Targeted by Two Ransomware Groups
The protected health information of over 220,000 individuals was accessed.
6/2/2023
CommonSpirit Health Updates Estimated Cost from Ransomware Attack
The cost of the October 2022 attack is expected to increase to $160 million.
6/1/2023
