DataBreaches.Net

Menu
  • About
  • Breach Notification Laws
  • Privacy Policy
  • Transparency Report
Menu

MN: Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine in Minneapolis warns clients of data breach

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Dissent

KARE reports:

A Twin Cities fertility clinic is warning clients about a data security incident that may have put personal information at risk.

CCRM Minneapolis, which is located in Edina, says the clinic’s servers were targeted by a ransomware attack on October 3, which triggered an investigation to determine if sensitive information had been put at risk. The hacker reportedly demanded a ransom.

The probe confirmed that an unknown, unauthorized third-party may have breached the clinic’s computer security and viewed or accessed patient information that was on the server.

Read more on KARE.

The text of the full notice on the center’s web site appears below:

CCRM Minneapolis, P.C. has become aware of a potential data security incident that may have resulted in the inadvertent exposure of some patients’ personal and health information. Although at this time there is no evidence that patients’ information was actually accessed or viewed, or any indication of actual misuse of anyone’s information, we have taken steps to notify any patients who may have been affected by this incident.

On October 3, 2017, we discovered that our servers had been impacted in a ransomware attack, which prompted an investigation to determine if sensitive information was at risk. The investigation determined that an unknown, unauthorized third-party may have gained access to our server and could have viewed or accessed patient information, including names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, email addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, insurance identification numbers and medical records.

Although there is no evidence that the unauthorized third party accessed any information and we are not aware of any misuse of patient information, we take the privacy and security of patient information very seriously, and have taken steps to prevent a similar event from occurring in the future. Notification letters mailed on December 1, 2017, include additional information about what happened and a toll-free number that patients can call to learn more about the incident. The call center is available Monday through Friday from 6:00AM and 5:00 PM Pacific, and can be reached at 1-800-939-4170.

The privacy and protection of patient information is a top priority for CCRM Minneapolis, P.C., which deeply regrets any inconvenience or concern this incident may cause.

Category: Health DataMalwareU.S.

Post navigation

← A popular virtual keyboard app leaks 31 million users’ personal data
Mercy Health/Love County Hospital And Clinic Patients Notified Of Medical Records Incident →

Now more than ever

"Stand with Ukraine:" above raised hands. The illustration is in blue and yellow, the colors of Ukraine's flag.

Search

Browse by Categories

Recent Posts

  • AT&T gets preliminary approval for $177 million data breach settlement
  • Aflac notifies SEC of breach suspected to be work of Scattered Spider
  • Former JBLM soldier pleads guilty to attempting to share military secrets with China
  • No, the 16 billion credentials leak is not a new data breach — a wake-up call about fake news (Updated)
  • Tonga’s health system hit by cyberattack (1)
  • Russia Expert Falls Prey to Elite Hackers Disguised as US Officials
  • Proposed class action settlement in In re Netgain Technology litigation
  • Qilin Offers “Call a lawyer” Button For Affiliates Attempting To Extort Ransoms From Victims Who Won’t Pay
  • Ireland’s Data Protection Commission publishes 2024 Annual Report
  • The headlines suggested Freedman Healthcare suffered a ransomware attack that affected patient data. The reality was quite different.

No, You Can’t Buy a Post or an Interview

This site does not accept sponsored posts or link-back arrangements. Inquiries about either are ignored.

And despite what some trolls may try to claim: DataBreaches has never accepted even one dime to interview or report on anyone. Nor will DataBreaches ever pay anyone for data or to interview them.

Want to Get Our RSS Feed?

Grab it here:

https://databreaches.net/feed/

RSS Recent Posts on PogoWasRight.org

  • The Markup caught 4 more states sharing personal health data with Big Tech
  • Privacy in the Big Sky State: Montana’s Consumer Privacy Law Gets Amended
  • UK Passes Data Use and Access Regulation Bill
  • Officials defend Liberal bill that would force hospitals, banks, hotels to hand over data
  • US Judge Invalidates Biden Rule Protecting Privacy for Abortions
  • DOJ’s Data Security Program: Key Compliance Considerations for Impacted Entities
  • 23andMe fined £2.31 million for failing to protect UK users’ genetic data

Have a News Tip?

Email: Tips[at]DataBreaches.net

Signal: +1 516-776-7756

Contact Me

Email: info[at]databreaches.net

Mastodon: Infosec.Exchange/@PogoWasRight

Signal: +1 516-776-7756

DMCA Concern: dmca[at]databreaches.net
© 2009 – 2025 DataBreaches.net and DataBreaches LLC. All rights reserved.