Oak Valley Hospital District
Your Personal Info Could Be
Exposed Online After
This Hospital Breach
Breach Description
Oak Valley Hospital District in Oakdale, California, experienced a significant data breach where sensitive patient information was stolen. The cyberattack was detected on July 18, 2023, when suspicious activity was noticed within the hospital’s IT systems. An investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party had access to the hospital’s computer network from April 21, 2023, to July 18, 2023[4][6][8].
During this period, the attackers may have viewed or stolen files used for billing and treatment purposes, which contained protected health information (PHI). The breached information included patient names, health insurance information, Social Security numbers, and details related to the care provided. In total, the cyberattack impacted 283,629 patients[6].
In response to the breach, Oak Valley Hospital District has offered complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to individuals whose Social Security numbers were exposed. The hospital has also stated that it has strengthened its system security and will continue to assess and enhance its security measures[6].
Representative Josh Harder has called for more protections for patients in light of this incident, highlighting the severity of the breach and the need for improved cybersecurity measures[1].
Citations:
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- https://oakvalleyhospital.com/about-us/patient-privacy/
- https://ha.saccounty.gov/Pages/default.aspx
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