Massive Data Breach Exposes Medical Records of 750,000 French Patients Amid Rising Cyber Threats
November 21, 2024This breach was confirmed by cybersecurity expert Damien Bancal, who noted that an anonymous user is offering a file with personal data on 758,912 individuals.
The leaked data includes sensitive information such as names, birth dates, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, treating doctors' identities, prescriptions, and medical information.
Cybersecurity expert Benoit Grunemwald warned that the stolen information could facilitate targeted phishing attacks and financial scams, posing serious risks to the affected individuals.
Additionally, several users of the platform have recently reported being targeted by malware designed to steal passwords, indicating a broader vulnerability.
A significant data breach at a French hospital has compromised the medical records of approximately 750,000 patients, following unauthorized access to its electronic patient record system.
While the data has been offered to three users, no buyers have been reported yet, leaving the risk of further data leakage high.
The exposure of such medical data heightens the risk of phishing, scamming, and social engineering attacks on those whose information has been compromised.
The French Ministry of Health has been informed of the cyberattack and is ensuring that patient care and safety remain unaffected.
This incident is part of a troubling trend, as several companies, including Le Point magazine and Direct Assurance, have also reported recent data breaches.
The breach is linked to Mediboard, a medical software used in healthcare facilities, but the software's publisher, Softway Medical, clarified that the leak originated from a healthcare establishment utilizing their software.
The identity of the affected healthcare client remains unknown, but it is suspected to be an online platform managing multiple clinics and nursing homes.
The Aléo group, which operates the affected establishment, is currently coordinating with relevant authorities to implement measures in response to the incident.
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TechRadar pro • Nov 21, 2024
Hospital cyberattack exposes data on nearly a million patientsBleepingComputer • Nov 21, 2024
Cyberattack at French hospital exposes health data of 750,000 patientsSecurity Affairs • Nov 21, 2024
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