McLaren Health Care is notifying 743,131 individuals about a significant cyberattack impacting the Karmanos Cancer Institute, part of its network, which occurred on July 17, 2024. Although ransomware is not explicitly mentioned, the attack has raised concerns about compromised personal and protected health information, including social security and medical details. McLaren encouraged quick response measures post-attack and is providing one year of free credit monitoring to affected individuals. The attack marks the second major data security incident for McLaren in the last year, emphasizing the ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by healthcare organizations.
McLaren Health Care's recent cyberattack notification highlights a significant breach affecting 743,131 individuals with compromised personal and medical information.
The July 2024 cyberattack on Karmanos Cancer Institute, though not explicitly called ransomware, severely affected patient personal and protected health information.
In response to the cyberattack, McLaren claims to have quickly moved to investigate, ensuring assessment of security across its systems.
Despite the breach’s seriousness, McLaren's letter does not include an apology for the affected individuals but provides assurances about the data’s security.
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