McLaren Health Care has revealed that nearly 750,000 individuals may have had their personal information compromised in a ransomware attack that targeted the Karmanos Cancer Institute. The breach, discovered on August 5, 2024, traced unauthorized network access back to mid-July of the same year. A forensic investigation was conducted, and a call center was established to assist affected patients. The ransomware group responsible, INC Ransom, has threatened to publish the compromised data unless a ransom is paid. In response, McLaren is offering credit monitoring and has notified regulators.
US nonprofit healthcare organization McLaren Health Care has reported a data breach affecting nearly 750,000 individuals, with personal data potentially compromised due to a ransomware attack.
McLaren disclosed the breach linked to Karmanos Cancer Institute, stating that unauthorized network access occurred between July and August 2024, prompting an ongoing investigation.
The ransomware group, INC Ransom Ransomware as a Service (RaaS), has claimed the attack, threatening data publication unless a ransom is paid.
In response to the breach, McLaren is providing credit monitoring services and has initiated a call center for inquiries, amidst class action lawsuits from affected individuals.
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