South Florida Behavioral Health Network

Your Personal Info Could Be

Exposed Online After

This Hospital Breach

Breach Description

The South Florida Behavioral Health Network (SFBHN), also known as Thriving Mind South Florida, experienced a data security event that affected certain information stored on its systems. On August 3, 2023, SFBHN became aware of suspicious activity on its computer systems and immediately took steps to secure the environment. An investigation with third-party specialists determined that an unauthorized actor gained access to SFBHN’s servers between August 1 and August 3, 2023, during which time certain internal files were obtained without authorization.

In response to the incident, SFBHN conducted a comprehensive review of the affected information to identify which patients’ and providers’ information was impacted. The organization provides management services to a network of providers offering care to individuals with substance abuse and mental health disorders in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties[1].

Citations:

  1. https://seculore.com/state/florida/09-29-2023-fl-south-florida-behavioral-health-network/
  2. https://www.inspirahealthnetwork.org
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  5. https://seculore.com/cyber-attacks/state/florida/
  6. https://rogersbh.org
  7. https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/breach/breach_report.jsf
  8. https://jacksonhealth.org
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  10. https://www.samhsa.gov
  11. https://www.forthepeople.com/blog/meridian-behavioral-healthcare-patients-ssns-are-affected-due-data-breach-2023/
  12. https://www.uhcprovider.com
  13. https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/hca-healthcare-data-breach-impacts-several-tampa-bay-area-facilities-heres-what-you-should-know/
  14. https://atriumhealth.org
  15. https://flauditor.gov/pages/pdf_files/2015-155.pdf
  16. https://www.aetna.com/health-care-professionals.html
Breach Submission Date Sep 29, 2023
Converted Entity Name South Florida Behavioral Health Network
Converted Entity Type Business Associate
State FL
Individuals Affected 2,729
Breach Type Hacking/IT Incident

Breach Information Location Network Server

Business Associate Present Yes