Over 790K people impacted by Lurie Children’s Hospital data breach

TLDR:

• More than 791,000 people were affected by the cybersecurity breach at Lurie Children’s Hospital earlier this year.
• The breach, which lasted over a month, was caused by a known criminal threat actor.

In February, Lurie Children’s Hospital experienced a cybersecurity breach that impacted over 791,000 individuals, including patients. The hospital confirmed that their network was accessed by a known criminal threat actor, although they did not provide details on the identity of the threat actor. Internal and external cyber experts are currently collaborating with the FBI to investigate the breach and identify the source of the attack.

This incident highlights the increasing threats faced by the healthcare sector, with cyberattacks becoming more common. It is important for healthcare organizations to prioritize cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive patient information and maintain a secure network.