Codman Square Health Center

In late 2022, Codman Square Health Center in Dorchester, Massachusetts, experienced a significant cybersecurity incident. The health center fell victim to a ransomware attack, which led to the unauthorized access and potential compromise of protected health information (PHI) belonging to a substantial number of its patients.
What Happened?

The ransomware attack was first detected on November 28, 2022, when Codman Square Health Center discovered that its systems were encrypted by ransomware. An immediate investigation was launched with the help of third-party forensic specialists to understand the nature and scope of the breach. It was determined that an unauthorized actor had gained access to parts of the network between November 23 and November 27, 2022. During this period, files containing sensitive patient information were viewed and potentially exfiltrated

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