Cranberry Township Emergency Medical Service

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Breach Description

The breach at Cranberry Township Emergency Medical Service (CTEMS) in Pennsylvania, reported on August 7, 2023, involved a hacking/IT incident that affected 1,247 individuals[7]. This incident is part of a broader trend of cyberattacks targeting healthcare and emergency service providers, as seen in the cyberattack on Prospect Medical Holdings, which caused emergency rooms in multiple states to close and ambulance services to be redirected[6]. The healthcare industry continues to be a prime target for cyberattacks, with breaches in this sector being the most expensive across all fields[6].

CTEMS is an independent, nonprofit organization providing emergency medical care and transport services to Cranberry Township, Seven Fields, and parts of New Sewickley[1]. It relies on donations, subscriptions, and insurance reimbursements to fund its operations, emphasizing the importance of community support to maintain its services[2]. The breach underscores the vulnerability of even local, community-focused organizations to cyber threats and the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information and ensure the continuity of essential services.

Citations:

  1. https://cranberrytownshipems.org
  2. https://cranberrytownshipems.org/community-services/service-subscriptions/
  3. https://www.post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2023/11/28/cranberry-township-mcdonalds-child-labor-laws-endor/stories/202311280079
  4. https://www.cranberrytownship.org/2847/Emergency-Medical-Services
  5. https://www.ems1.com/archive/articles/suspended-pa-ems-chief-awaits-hearing-for-sexual-assault-eEqyZM3XKkHJy3uP/
  6. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/prospect-medical-cyberattack-california-pennsylvania-hospital/
  7. https://breachdata.topwords.me/states/PA?limit=20&offset=100&sort=data_source
  8. https://www.cranberrytownship.org/191/Police
  9. https://www.cranberrytownship.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Cranberry-Township-EMS-78?mobile=ON
  10. https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/cranberry-township-ems-matthew-leonard-suspended-charged/
  11. https://ecode360.com/14186160
  12. https://breachdata.topwords.me/states/PA?limit=20&offset=20&sort=breach_type
  13. https://www.cranberrytownship.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?ARC=L&CC=2&From=AID%3D6472&ItemID=6472&What=2
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Breach Details

Breach Submission Date Aug 07, 2023
Converted Entity Name Cranberry Township Emergency Medical Service
Converted Entity Type Healthcare Provider
State PA
Individuals Affected 1,247
Breach Type Hacking/IT Incident

Breach Information Location Network Server

Business Associate Present Yes