"Social Security Numbers Stolen in Ransomware Attack on Maternal Health Org"

Cybercriminals stole Social Security numbers and other personal information during a ransomware attack on a maternal health service organization. Cybersecurity experts informed Maternal and Family Health Services that the hackers had access to their systems as early as August 21, 2021. Maternal and Family Health Services said it was notified of the ransomware attack on April 4. The private non-profit serving Northeastern Pennsylvania stated that it has only recently begun issuing breach notification letters. The compromised information includes names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account/payment card information, usernames and passwords, medical information, and health insurance information. Included among those affected are staff, patients, and vendors. No ransomware gang has been attributed to the attack yet. Ransomware assaults on hospitals have become so common that the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has created a cybersecurity page on the various ransomware activities. In an effort to help healthcare organizations protect themselves, HHS has released reports on ransomware gangs, including Royal, Cuba, Venus, Lorenz, and Hive. This article continues to discuss the ransomware attack on the maternal health organization, how the organization responded to the attack, and the growing frequency of cyberattacks on hospitals. 

The Record reports "Social Security Numbers Stolen in Ransomware Attack on Maternal Health Org"