455,499 Patients' Personal Records Stolen in Hospital Data Breach
Cybercriminals Target Medical Institutions Amidst Rise in Healthcare Data Breaches
North Memorial Health Hospital Falls Victim to Major Data Breach, Exposing Sensitive Patient Information
In a devastating blow to patient privacy, North Memorial Health Hospital has fallen victim to a massive data breach that has compromised the personal records of 455,499 individuals.
The breach, discovered on February 23, 2023, involved unauthorized access to the hospital's computer systems, where patient data was stored.
According to a statement released by the hospital, the stolen data includes:
- Names, addresses, and dates of birth
- Medical diagnoses and treatment information
- Health insurance information
- Social Security numbers
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