Duvar English reports:
A cyber attack on the Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul has leaked all confidential medical records, including X-ray scans and test results, taken at the hospital since 2007, according to reporting by the online news outlet Diken.
The hackers attacked the information management system on April 12, heavily damaging the visual archive and communication system of the hospital.
It is rumored that the hackers asked for 200,000 dollars in exchange for the medical records.
An employee wishing to remain anonymous said that the data breach occurred due to the hospital management’s callous and negligent attitude.
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At publication time, there does not seem to be any notice or alert on the hospital’s website. DataBreaches has sent an email inquiry to the hospital with a number of questions asking for confirmation or clarification of claims made. This post will be updated when a reply is received.