Massive Data Breach , Impacts HCA Healthcare Network.
HCA Healthcare, responsible for 180 hospitals in
the Britain and the U.S., says that 11 million people
might have had their personal data stolen in a data breach. .
HCA Healthcare, responsible for 180 hospitals in
the Britain and the U.S., says that 11 million people
might have had their personal data stolen in a data breach. .
Fox News reports that the hacker posted
samples of the data online, including addresses,
phone numbers, emails and birth dates.
The healthcare provider said that the stolen data
included information on scheduled appointments
and listed medical departments involved.
The healthcare provider said that the stolen data
included information on scheduled appointments
and listed medical departments involved.
On July 11, the hacker reportedly dumped
a file online that included nearly 1 million
records from HCA's San Antonio division.
Fox News reports that the breach could
rank in the top five largest data breaches
reported by healthcare institutions. .
In 2015, Anthem Inc suffered
the worst data breach to date,
which impacted 79 million people. .
In the most recent incident involving HCA, the
hacker attempted to sell the stolen data and also
made an attempt to extort the healthcare provider.
Fox News reports that the hacker
claimed to have stolen 27.7 million records
and gave the company a July 11 deadline.
Following news of the hack, HCA said that it
would offer credit monitoring and identity theft
protection, while cautioning patients to be on guard. .
HCA reportedly treats 37 million patients every year
across a massive network that includes surgery
and urgent care centers in addition to hospitals.