A ransomware attack targeted Wayne Memorial Hospital, compromising personal and medical data of over 160,000 individuals in May 2024. The hospital responded by disconnecting systems, conducting investigations, and providing identity theft protection. #MontiRansomware #HealthcareDataBreach
Keypoints
- The attack involved encryption of hospital systems and a ransom note left by hackers.
- Personal data such as SSNs, driver’s licenses, health info, and credit card details were accessed.
- Over 163,000 individuals were affected by this data breach.
- Wayne Memorial Hospital engaged cybersecurity experts and reset passwords to secure its network.
- The threat actor, Monti ransomware group, is known for exploiting software vulnerabilities and claimed the attack.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/160000-impacted-by-wayne-memorial-hospital-data-breach/