A third-party software vendor caused the cybersecurity incident that affected Durham Region. The Region no longer makes use of this program.
The compromised information includes medical reports, complaints about medical treatment, and potential evidence in a criminal case.
To improve cybersecurity precautions, they took steps in collaboration with outside specialists.
They filed a complaint with the appropriate authority, who they then worked to execute.
On the website www.durham.ca/CyberSecurity, they gave citizens more information.
"id": "DUR1026291122",
"linkid": "regionofdurham",
"type": "Data Leak",
"date": "10/2021",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"