A North Carolina pathology lab, Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, was targeted in a ransomware attack that resulted in the theft of personal and health information of over 235,000 individuals. The attack was claimed by the group SafePay, but the absence of the affected entity on their leak website suggests a possible ransom payment. #SafePay #HealthcareDataBreach
Keypoints
- The ransomware attack on MCP led to the theft of sensitive personal and medical information.
- The breach affected approximately 235,911 individuals’ data, including health and insurance details.
- Unauthorized activity was detected on MCP’s internal IT systems on January 16, 2025.
- The hacking group SafePay claimed responsibility for the attack, which may have involved ransom payment.
- This incident highlights the ongoing threat of ransomware to healthcare providers and their patient data.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/marlboro-chesterfield-pathology-data-breach-impacts-235000-people/