Healthcare Phishing Breach Exposes Records for 15 Months

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Healthcare Phishing Breach Exposes Records for 15 Months

A healthcare provider has disclosed a significant security breach resulting from a prolonged phishing campaign. The unauthorized access persisted for 15 months, leading to the exposure of Social Security numbers and detailed medical records. This incident underscores the persistent threat phishing poses to the healthcare sector, where sensitive data remains a primary target for malicious actors. Security experts emphasize that long-term breaches often indicate gaps in monitoring and incident response capabilities. How can healthcare organizations improve their detection of long-term unauthorized access?

Source: https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/cyber/healthcare-phishing-breach-exposes-ssns-medical-records-for-15-months-582950.aspx

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