Shamir Medical Center

Shamir Medical Center, a healthcare institution, recently faced a suspected cyberattack that raised concerns over potential unauthorized access to sensitive patient data. While the hospital’s day-to-day operations remained unaffected, cybersecurity experts are actively investigating whether confidential medical records, personal details, or other critical information were compromised. The incident underscores the growing threat to healthcare systems, where breaches can expose highly sensitive data, including patient histories, treatment records, and financial information. The attack’s scope is still under assessment, but the mere suspicion of data leakage poses significant reputational risks and could erode patient trust. If confirmed, the breach may also trigger regulatory scrutiny, financial penalties, and legal liabilities. Healthcare institutions are prime targets for cybercriminals due to the high value of medical data on the black market, making robust cybersecurity measures essential to prevent exploitation and ensure patient safety.

Source: https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-869266

TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/assaf-harofeh-medical-center-official-page

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"linkid": "assaf-harofeh-medical-center-official-page",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "5/2025",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "7",
"explanation": "Attack that could injure or kill people"

{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Healthcare',
                        'location': 'Israel',
                        'name': 'Shamir Medical Center',
                        'type': 'Hospital'}],
 'data_breach': {'data_exfiltration': 'Suspected (under examination)',
                 'personally_identifiable_information': 'Potential (patient '
                                                        'data)',
                 'sensitivity_of_data': 'High (patient data)',
                 'type_of_data_compromised': 'Potential sensitive patient '
                                             'data'},
 'description': 'Concerns for patient data after suspected cyberattack on '
                'Shamir Medical Center. The hospital’s operations continued as '
                'normal, but experts are examining whether or not sensitive '
                'data may have been leaked.',
 'impact': {'brand_reputation_impact': 'Potential (due to suspected data leak)',
            'data_compromised': 'Potential sensitive patient data',
            'downtime': 'None (operations continued as normal)',
            'identity_theft_risk': 'Potential (if patient data was '
                                   'compromised)'},
 'investigation_status': 'Ongoing (experts examining potential data leak)',
 'references': [{'source': 'The Jerusalem Post (article)'},
                {'source': 'Wikimedia Commons (photo credit: Aharofeh)',
                 'url': 'https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Shamir_Medical_Center.jpg'}],
 'response': {'third_party_assistance': 'Experts are examining the potential '
                                        'data leak'},
 'title': 'Suspected Cyberattack on Shamir Medical Center',
 'type': 'Cyberattack (Suspected)'}