"Hackers Exploit Vulnerability to Target Johns Hopkins"

Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University and Health System are notifying patients that some of their protected health information may have been compromised due to hackers targeting a software vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer.  According to a breach notification letter sent out by Johns Hopkins on June 14, the investigation into the incident is ongoing, and they are working with law enforcement and its cybersecurity teams to determine what kinds of information were compromised.  The organization stated that its initial evaluation shows the attack may have impacted the information of Johns Hopkins employees, students, and/or patients.  Johns Hopkins noted that all affected individuals will receive updates as they become available and will be contacted if they were affected by the breach. 

 

Becker's Hospital Review reports: "Hackers Exploit Vulnerability to Target Johns Hopkins"

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