Hacking Healthcare. What A Breach Does To Your Life. #MoveITBreach2023

Since the clock struck midnight on New Year’s this year, data breaches have been mounting in the healthcare field across the United States.

In the first six months of the year, more than 300 breaches have been reported to the US HHS Office this year alone.

The two 2 largest breaches affected a combined total of more than a whopping 14 million people.

14 Million people who’s private, confidential health details are now public. The type of information that is NOT supposed to be public.

Like confidential treatment for Cancer, STD’s, Diabetes, Parkinson’s, even mental health information like Bi-Polar, depression, crippling anxiety, PTSD and more.

All Public.

All for sale now.

Visible from anyone’s computer who may be curious. What’s worse, is that information can now be used to compromise, socially engineer and humiliate people for years to come.

And what remedy do you have? Free credit monitoring. Excellent-that will cure it.

But wait…there’s more.

We have been researching and sharing the reporting on the massive Move It Breach 2023 and the damages keep mounting.

In what amounts to the Largest Healthcare Breach This Year, the number of organizations hit by the largest healthcare breach Move IT, from the MOVEit file transfer application bug now includes government contractor Maximus. The latest update on the MOVE IT breach shows the number of people who have been violated is to 11 million Maximus customers. All from this 1 single breach.

“The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) report that the corporate network of Maximus Federal Services, Inc. ), a one of the largest contractors to the US Medicare program, ?has been compromised through the MOVE IT BREACH 2023 and exposed personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI),” CMS said.

The recent mass hack involving the MOVEit file transfer tool has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, impacting over 546 organizations worldwide [1]. Among the affected entities are major players like the largest Medicare contractor Maximus, Shell and First Merchants Bank, with sensitive data exposed and a total exposure for all MOVE IT Breach effecting more than 37,662,463 individuals.

This breach has not only affected corporations but has also reached the healthcare industry, highlighting the vulnerability of personal information and the potential consequences when healthcare data is exposed publicly.

Healthcare breaches have become increasingly common in recent years, with the number of exposed records and financial losses on the rise. From 2010 to 2022, a staggering 385 million patient records were exposed in healthcare breaches alone [2]. The magnitude of these breaches is alarming, with hackers targeting electronic records and digital services within the industry. The consequences are far-reaching, not only in terms of financial losses but also in terms of the personal impact on individuals.

When healthcare information is exposed publicly, it can have devastating effects on those affected. Personal information such as addresses, Social Security numbers, and medical histories can be compromised, leaving individuals vulnerable to identity theft and fraud [1]. The consequences can extend beyond financial losses, as the exposure of sensitive medical information can have profound implications for personal privacy and wellbeing.

The emotional toll of having one's healthcare information exposed can be immense. Individuals may feel violated, anxious, and distrustful of healthcare systems designed to protect their information. The fear of potential misuse of personal data can lead to a loss of confidence in healthcare providers and a reluctance to seek medical care when needed. This can have serious implications for individuals' health and well-being, as delayed or avoided medical treatment can worsen existing conditions or prevent timely intervention.

Moreover, the impact of healthcare data breaches goes beyond the individual level. The healthcare industry is considered a critical infrastructure sector, and any disruption to its operations poses a national security threat. Patient safety is at stake, as compromised systems can lead to medical errors, misdiagnoses, or delayed treatments. The trust between patients and healthcare providers is crucial for effective healthcare delivery, and breaches like these rode that trust, potentially compromising the quality of care received by patients.

In response to these alarming trends, healthcare companies are urged to prioritize cybersecurity and strengthen their defenses against cybercriminals [2]. It is not enough for companies to improve their security measures; regulators and lawmakers also need to establish higher security standards to protect the sensitive information held by healthcare organizations. The healthcare industry must work together to implement robust cybersecurity measures and ensure the privacy and security of patient data.

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David Mauro,?Strategic Manager?Central U.S.?

Konica Minolta?Managed IT North America?

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