"Philadelphia Alerts Public to Recent Data Breach"

The City of Philadelphia has recently issued a notice, reporting a recent security breach that could affect the personal data of individuals.  The breach was first detected on May 24, 2023, when suspicious activities were identified within the City’s email system.  To investigate the matter, the City engaged third-party cybersecurity experts, who determined that unauthorized access to certain email accounts occurred between May 26 and July 28, 2023.  On August 22, 2023, the City also discovered these breached email accounts contained protected health information (PHI).  A comprehensive review of the affected email accounts is underway to identify potential personal information involved.  The identified compromised data so far includes demographic information, such as name, address, and date of birth.  Medical records, such as diagnosis and other treatment-related information, Social Security numbers, and limited financial data, such as claims information.  Once the identities of affected individuals are confirmed, they will receive notifications via written correspondence.

Infosecurity reports: "Philadelphia Alerts Public to Recent Data Breach"