326,000 patients affected by ransomware attack on five Ontario hospitals in October, personal health info stolen.

326,000 patients affected by a ransomware attack on five Ontario hospitals in October will receive letters notifying them of the stolen personal health information. Bluewater Health, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, and Windsor Regional Hospital were targeted, with personal health information stolen but electronic medical records remaining unaffected. The hospitals are discussing recovery efforts and implementing better cybersecurity practices.

April 03, 2024
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