In March 2023, SecureHealth Inc., a leading healthcare services provider, experienced a significant cyber attack that resulted in the unauthorized access to the personal health information (PHI) of about 200,000 patients. The breach was orchestrated through a sophisticated malware attack that exploited a known vulnerability in the company's IT infrastructure, which had not been patched timely. The attackers were able to extract sensitive data, including patient names, addresses, medical histories, and insurance details, causing widespread concern over privacy and identity theft risks. The incident received considerable media attention, leading to reputational damage, loss of customer trust, and potential regulatory fines for the company. SecureHealth Inc. has since taken extensive measures to reinforce their cyber defenses, including the implementation of stricter access controls, regular security audits, and employee training programs focused on cybersecurity awareness.
Source: https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/cyberattacks/most-common-types-of-cyberattacks/
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"type": "Breach",
"date": "03/2023",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"