Chinese General Hospital in the Philippines Chinese hit by data breach
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The Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC) in the Philippines has experienced a data breach, reportedly compromising sensitive patient information. The breach was attributed to the cybercriminal group “DEDESEC,” as revealed by a tech watchdog, Deep Web Konek.
Dr. Samuel Ang, the medical director of CGHMC, has assured the public that the hospital's operations remain unaffected and continue as normal. He emphasized that a dedicated team, along with an external cybersecurity consultant, is actively investigating the incident. Their goal is to fully understand the nature of the breach and implement necessary measures to prevent further attacks.
The specific types of data compromised and the number of affected individuals have not yet been disclosed.
CGHMC claims to have enhanced its security protocols to protect against potential future threats. Dr. Ang highlighted that operations remain fully functional while the hospital takes steps to safeguard its systems and ensure uninterrupted services. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
