It’s easy to lose interest in low-tech data theft or compromise when we have topics like ransomware and extortion to consider. But physical security of paper records is still something that cannot be taken too casually, as this notice from Bloodworks Northwest reminds us. Was the document stolen or did it just get thrown out…
Category: U.S.
Spectrum Health Lakeland notifies patients after billing vendor breach
I’m not finding anything on their web site just yet, but Spectrum Health Lakeland has reportedly been notifying patients about a breach involving their billing provider, OS Inc. WSJM reports that the health system learned of the breach on March 8 after an OS employee’s email account containing patient information was accessed without authorization. The information…
For Second Time in a Year, Baltimore Hit With Ransomware
Lucas Ropek reports: For the second time in a little over a year, a ransomware attack has struck the city of Baltimore, affecting its computer network and leading officials to shut down a majority of its servers, according to the mayor’s office. The attack, which occurred sometime Tuesday morning, left unaffected most critical systems such…
KY: Daviess Co. library closed due to recent ransomware attack
Britney Taylor reports: Daviess County Public Library workers begin three days of work to restore systems affected by last week’s ransomware attack. The library is closed until Thursday as staff take inventory, updating patron accounts and repair damage from last week. Library Director Erin Waller says they’ve restored backup systems and are determining what’s been…
MN: American Baptist Homes of the Midwest notifies patients and residents of ransomware incident
May 6, 2019 Re: Notification of Security Incident Dear Sir or Madam, We are writing to let you know about an information security incident that could potentially affect the confidentiality of your personal information. Please be assured we have taken every step necessary to address this incident and we are committed to fully protecting all…
VCU patient’s personal information stolen twice
WRIC reports: Imagine having your personal and medical information stolen not once, but twice. It happened to a VCU Health System patient. And it was an inside job. “It’s extremely frustrating,” said that patient, who our sister station WRIC is not identifying. “You live in that fear, will my money be taken, will accounts be opened…