DotHouse Health in Boston disclosed a data breach affecting 185,795 Massachusetts residents, with sensitive patient information compromise confirmed since October 2022. The ransomware gang ALPHV/BlackCat claimed responsibility, stealing 800 GB of data, though DotHouse has not verified this claim. #ALPHVBlackCat #DotHouseHealth
Keypoints
- DotHouse Health notified nearly 186,000 Massachusetts residents about a data breach from October 2022.
- The breach involved unauthorized access to computer systems, but medical records were not directly impacted.
- Ransomware group ALPHV/BlackCat claimed responsibility, alleging theft of 800 GB of data.
- The incident highlights the persistent threat of ransomware attacks in US healthcare, affecting millions annually.
- Victims are offered free credit monitoring, but details about ransom payments or breach specifics remain unclear.