Summary: In August 2023, a cyberattack severely disrupted operations at the Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), affecting the personal information of approximately 883,000 individuals. The attack led to the compromise of sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and medical records, as well as service interruptions across HSHS hospitals and clinics. HSHS is offering free identity theft protection and credit monitoring to those impacted by the breach.
Affected: Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS)
Keypoints :
- Cyberattack occurred between August 16 and August 27, 2023, affecting internal systems and patient services.
- Roughly 883,000 individuals had their personal information potentially compromised.
- HSHS is providing free identity theft protection and credit monitoring services to affected individuals.