Ascension, Ransomware

Ascension contacting patients after data was compromised in ransomware attack
Earlier this year, hospitals with the Ascension network were hit with a ransomware attack that has left a lasting impact. Now, the company is reaching out to patients who may have had their personal data compromised by the situation.
Ransomware attack on health giant Ascension hits 5.6 million patients
A May ransomware attack on Ascension, a U.S. healthcare giant with more than 140 hospitals and dozens of senior living facilities, allowed hackers to steal personal and sensitive health information on 5.
Ascension: Health data of 5.6 million stolen in ransomware attack
Ascension, one of the largest private U.S. healthcare systems, is notifying nearly 5.6 million patients and employees that their personal and health data was stolen in a May cyberattack linked to the Black Basta ransomware operation.
5.6 Million Patients’ Data Stolen During Ascension’s Ransomware Attack Earlier This Year
Ascension’s May cyberattack compromised 5.6 million patients’ personal and health information, including Social Security numbers, credit card numbers and addresses. However, there is no evidence that any data was stolen from Acension’s EHR or other clinical systems,
Healthcare giant admits over 5 million patients affected by ransomware attack
Healthcare provider Ascension has revealed the sensitive data of 5.6 million patients was compromised in a massive cyberattack earlier this year. The ransomware attack occurred in May and threw the company into turmoil,
Health care giant Ascension says 5.6 million patients affected in cyberattack
Health care company Ascension lost sensitive data for nearly 5.6 million individuals in a cyberattack that was attributed to a notorious ransomware gang, according to documents filed with the attorney general of Maine.
Ascension mails notifications related to May cybersecurity breach
Ascension announced recently that it "has mailed notification letters to certain patients impacted by a previously reported ...
Ascension: More than 5 million impacted by May cyberattack, notification efforts underway
More than seven months after a ransomware attack disrupted clinical operations at hospitals across the U.S., Ascension ...
Patients victimized by Ascension ransomware attack that hit St. Vincent’s, other Alabama hospitals to be notified
Ascension said it completed its review of the May attack, which the health system said was caused by an employee who ...
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Ascension cyberattack impacted millions; leaked sensitive medical information
Ascension says the May ransomware attack resulted in the breach of Social Security numbers, medical procedure codes and more.
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Ascension deputy, who was arrested last year and is yet to be charged, faces new lawsuit
A high-ranking Ascension Parish Sheriff’s deputy was arrested last year for allegedly punching a handcuffed suspect. He has ...
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Ascension Tennessee hospital taps chief administrative officer
Bradley Lowery appointed as chief administrative officer of Ascension St. Thomas Highlands Hospital in Sparta, Tenn. Learn more about his experience and the se ...
King Charles holds private meeting with Kate Middleton as palace begins ascension plans: report
The monarch, 76, was faced with a fresh perspective after enduring a difficult year following his cancer diagnosis in ...
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Two men plead guilty to 2023 Ascension gun store robbery, sentencing to come
Two men recently pleaded guilty to numerous charges stemming from the early-morning robbery of a gun store in Prairieville in ...