A May ransomware attack Active.The US healthcare giant, which owns more than 140 hospitals and several senior living facilities, has reportedly allowed hackers to steal the personal and sensitive health information of 5.6 million patients. New filing with Maine's attorney general. The cyber attack caused widespread disruption across its hospital system. Some employees describe horrific abuse. Including delays or lost laboratory results and medication errors in health care as a result.
It was the Black Basta gang Blamed for the attack.dates of service; We have seen the theft of patients' medical information, such as lab tests and procedure codes. Payment information such as credit card and bank account numbers; patient names; Store personal information including addresses and dates of birth. Hackers also steal patients' identification documents, such as driver's licenses and passports. According to a statement from the Department of Health and Human Services. List of data breach investigationsThe Ascension hack ranks as the third largest healthcare breach of 2024.