HCA Healthcare Disclose Data Breach
July 12th, 2023 - Written By CyberLabs
HCA Healthcare, one of America’s largest healthcare facility owners and operators, recently disclosed a data breach affecting approximately 11 million patients. The breach occurred when a threat actor leaked samples of stolen data on a hacking forum, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures in the healthcare industry.
On July 5th, 2023, a threat actor initiated a data breach by leaking samples of stolen data allegedly belonging to HCA Healthcare on a hacking forum. This breach has far-reaching consequences, affecting an estimated 11 million patients who have received care at HCA Healthcare’s 182 hospitals and 2,200 care centers across 21 U.S. states and the United Kingdom.
The stolen database, which the threat actor claims contains 17 files and 27.7 million database records, primarily consists of patient records created between 2021 and 2023. While HCA Healthcare does not believe the compromised data includes detailed clinical information or payment data, it does contain personally identifiable information (PII) such as full names, city, state, ZIP code, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, genders, service dates and locations, and next appointment dates.
HCA Healthcare’s Response
Upon learning of the breach, HCA Healthcare took immediate action to mitigate the situation and protect its patients. The organization confirmed the authenticity of the leaked data, acknowledging the potential impact on approximately 11 million individuals. HCA Healthcare promptly notified law enforcement agencies and launched a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
HCA Healthcare reassured patients that there has been no disruption to the care and services it provides. However, the organization recognized the gravity of the situation and disabled access to the breached storage location as an urgent containment measure. Furthermore, HCA Healthcare is actively implementing additional security and data protection measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Source
- https://securityaffairs.com/148371/data-breach/hca-healthcare-data-breach.html
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hca-confirms-breach-after-hacker-steals-data-of-11-million-patients/
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