Category: Monthly Breach Deets

The internet has become an indispensable part of our lives, allowing us to connect with people, access information, and carry out transactions online. However, with the increasing use of the internet, comes the risk of cyberattacks, such as phishing attacks. In this blog post, we will explore a recent data breach that happened at Sarah D. Culbertson...

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In today’s digital age, data security is a top priority for businesses of all sizes. With cyberattacks on the rise, it’s crucial to take necessary steps to protect your organization’s sensitive information and maintain customer trust. Data breaches can have serious repercussions for both the organization and its customers. This...

This month for our Monthly Breach Deets, we will highlight a phishing attack that posed as a trusted company to deceive an individual. Highmark Health experienced a phishing attack when an employee clicked the link in an unverified email. The employee then proceeded to share their credentials. This data breach occurred on December 13,...

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It’s time to highlight the next Monthly Breach Deets to start the new year with a renewed knowledge of cybersecurity. Avalon Healthcare, a provider of comprehensive senior care services, experienced a data breach in July 2019 and it was just recently settled. A few years ago, an employee opened and responded to a phishing email while unintentionally...

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The OakBend Medical Center, a healthcare provider, experienced a data breach from a hacking incident that resulted in theft and exposure. As stated by HIPAA Journal, this Texas medical center discovered its files had been compromised and encrypted on September 1, 2022.    This cost OakBend Medical Center an estimated $12,410,750...

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CSI Laboratories, a leading cancer testing and diagnostics laboratory that serves pathologists, oncologists and community hospitals, suffered an email breach. The email breach was discovered on July 8, 2022. According to HIPAA Journal, a total of 244,850 patients in Alpharetta, Georgia had their protected health information (PHI) exposed. This cost...

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Methodist McKinney Hospital, a healthcare provider, detected a data breach that occurred on July 5, 2022. The hackers exfiltrated patient data between May 20 – July 7. According to HIPAA Journal, a total of 110,224 patients in Texas. including Methodist McKinney Hospital, Methodist Allen Surgical Center and Methodist Craig Ranch Surgical Center,...

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Saint Luke’s Health System, a healthcare provider, in Idaho experienced a data breach that occurred in May 2022. The breach was not discovered until June 2022. The protected health information (PHI) had been exposed and is still under investigation. According to HIPAA Journal, a total of 31,579 patients in Boise had been compromised. This cost...

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University Pediatric Dentistry, a provider of oral health care to children, experienced a data breach January 12, 2022 through January 19, 2022. The protected health information (PHI) had been exposed from an email. According to HIPAA Journal, a total of 6,843 patients in New York had been compromised during this data breach. This cost University...

Shields Health Care Group, a provider of ambulatory surgical center management and medical imaging services, detected suspicious activity on its network. This data breach occurred between the dates of March 7, 2022, to March 21, 2022, but it wasn't discovered until March 28, 2022. Essential protected health information (PHI) had been compromised...

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