"Multiple Healthcare Data Breaches Expose Millions to Cyber Attacks"
Healthcare software provider ESO Solutions has disclosed a data breach resulting from a ransomware attack, impacting 2.7 million patients. The breach, which occurred on September 28, involved the exfiltration of sensitive personal data before the hackers encrypted company systems. The compromised data includes full names, dates of birth, phone numbers, medical records, diagnosis and treatment information, and even Social Security Numbers. ESO Solutions has notified affected customers and authorities, offering identity monitoring services for 12 months. Several healthcare providers, including Mississippi Baptist Medical Center and Providence Alaska Medical Center, have been confirmed as impacted. These supply-chain breaches continue to pose a significant threat to patient data safety and the stability of medical institutions.