vicesociety attacks NuLife Med
Incident Date:
April 17, 2022
Overview
Title
vicesociety attacks NuLife Med
Victim
NuLife Med
Attacker
Vicesociety
Location
First Reported
April 17, 2022
NuLife Med Suffers Ransomware Attack
NuLife Med, a New Hampshire-based medical device company, has been targeted by the ransomware group vicesociety. The attack was announced on the dark web leak site, and the victim's website is currently under threat. NuLife Med operates in the Healthcare Services sector and boasts 15 years of experience in elevating recovery and transforming the lives of 55,000 military and civilian patients.
Company Overview
NuLife Med is a veteran-owned company that specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation, offering a significantly better option than traditional rehab methods. Their state-of-the-art at-home therapies, combined with personalized support, provide patients with the best recovery outcomes following bone and joint surgeries.
Vulnerabilities
The company has faced data security incidents in the past, with a March 2022 data breach affecting over 81,000 individuals. Hackers gained access to NuLife Med's computer network and accessed sensitive information, including names, addresses, medical information, health insurance information, and in some cases, Social Security numbers, driver's licenses, and financial account/credit card information.
Impact
The ransomware attack on NuLife Med is a significant threat to the company's operations and the sensitive data it handles. The impact of such an attack can range from data loss and theft to system downtime and financial losses.
NuLife Med's ransomware attack underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures in the healthcare sector. As a company that handles sensitive patient information, NuLife Med must prioritize its cybersecurity to protect its data and maintain the trust of its patients.
Sources
- NuLife Med Homepage
- HealthITSecurity: NH Medical Device Company Faces Data Security Incident, 81K Impacted
- HIPAA Journal: NuLife Med Settles Class Action Data Breach Lawsuit
- Migliaccio & Rathod LLP: NuLife Med Data Breach Investigation
- HIPAA Journal: Cyberattacks Reported by Schneck Medical Center, NuLife Med, & FPS Medical Center
- Top Class Actions: NuLife Med Settles Class Action Lawsuit over March 2022 Data Breach
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