daixin attacks Fitzgibbon Hospital (USA)
Incident Date:
August 3, 2022
Overview
Title
daixin attacks Fitzgibbon Hospital (USA)
Victim
Fitzgibbon Hospital (USA)
Attacker
Daixin
Location
First Reported
August 3, 2022
Fitzgibbon Hospital Targeted by Daixin Ransomware Group
Fitzgibbon Hospital, a healthcare provider based in Missouri, has been targeted by the ransomware group Daixin. The attack was announced on the group's dark web leak site, and the victim's website is Fitzgibbon Hospital. The hospital operates in the Healthcare Services sector and has been affected by a ransomware attack that has leaked sensitive data.
Company Size and Industry Standing
Fitzgibbon Hospital is a community-focused healthcare provider that prides itself on providing personalized care to its patients. The hospital's size and its living center contribute significantly to the quality of care provided, although specific details regarding its size are not mentioned.
Vulnerabilities and Targeting
The hospital has been targeted by ransomware groups in the past, with the Daixin group being the latest to claim responsibility for an attack. In 2022, Fitzgibbon Hospital was hit by ransomware, resulting in the leakage of sensitive data. Additionally, the hospital suffered a data security incident in 2022, which led to the unauthorized access of identifiable and protected health information.
Despite engaging outside cybersecurity professionals to investigate and analyze these incidents, the repeated attacks on the hospital indicate potential vulnerabilities that make it an attractive target for threat actors.
Impact on Patients
The ransomware attack affected 112,000 patients, involving sensitive information such as full names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account numbers, health insurance information, and medical information. The hospital has provided complimentary credit monitoring services to patients whose Social Security numbers were impacted.
Fitzgibbon Hospital has been targeted by ransomware groups, including Daixin, and has suffered data breaches that have affected a significant number of patients. The hospital has taken steps to address these incidents, but the repeated attacks suggest that it may need to strengthen its cybersecurity measures to protect against future threats.
Sources
- Fitzgibbon Hospital
- DataBreaches.net
- HIPAA Journal
- KMMO
- Mason LLP
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