HCF Management, which operates various healthcare facilities in Ohio and Pennsylvania, faced a major data breach claimed by RansomHub, which exfiltrated 250 GB of files. Notifications were sent to HHS and relevant state regulators, with reports indicating that 70,089 patients may be affected. While only two facilities did not file reports, Heritage Health Care, HCF's home healthcare service, also reported additional patient impacts. HCF took steps to secure their systems and engaged forensic experts following the breach, emphasizing the ongoing risks in healthcare data security.
RansomHub claims to have exfiltrated 250 GB of sensitive files from HCF, with indications that they did not pay any ransom demand.
Following the breach, HCF facilities reported incidents affecting 70,089 patients, with detailed notifications sent to HHS and state regulators.
The breach highlighted vulnerabilities in HCF Management's security, prompting immediate actions to secure networks and investigations with third-party forensic firms.
The incident raises concerns about the ongoing risks to healthcare data and the need for enhanced security measures.
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