Cyberattack nearly shuts down Family Practice Center’s systems

Cyberattack nearly shuts down Family Practice Center’s systems

https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/family-practice-center-p-c-announces-8570453/

Exploit: Hacking
Family Practice Center: Medical Clinic Operator

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Risk to Business: 1.701 = Severe

Pennsylvania-based medical clinic chain Family Practice Center has experienced a data breach. The company filed a notice with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services saying that on October 11, 2021, it was the target of a cyberattack that attempted to shut down its computer systems. This may have led to an unauthorized party gaining access to sensitive data about 83,969 patients.  

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Individual Risk: 1.641 = Severe

The breached information includes a patient’s name, Social Security number, address, medical insurance information and health/ treatment information.

How It Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Medical facilities of all kinds should be strengthening security in response to non-stop threats in the sector.

Risk Levels:
1 - 1.5 = Extreme Risk
1.51 - 2.49 = Severe Risk
2.5 - 3 = Moderate Risk

*The risk score is calculated using a formula that considers a wide range of factors related to the assessed breach.


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