Ransomware attacks on healthcare systems are escalating, with the US witnessing a staggering 128% increase in such incidents from 2022 to 2023, affecting 258 patients this year.
The case against Lehigh Valley Health Network highlights their failure to protect sensitive patient data, as exemplified by Jane Doe, whose nude photos from treatment leaked online.
The extent of the cyberattack by the ransomware group BlackCat was significant yet contained, targeting a particular facility within the Lehigh Valley Health system.
The breach affected 134,000 patients, exposing not only nude photos but also sensitive personal details like treatment history and health insurance information.
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