Maimonides Medical Center reports Data Breach after Recent Cyberattack

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) reported a data breach on its website, revealing that hackers had gained unauthorized access to confidential patient information.

Unfortunately no details are available as to the nature of the breach or the number of affected individuals.

MMC became aware on April 4, 2023, that hackers had gained access to confidential patient information stored within the hospital's computer network. In response, MMC promptly secured its systems and engaged cybersecurity experts to assist in the investigation.

MMC investigation revealed that the unauthorized access occurred between March 18, 2023, and April 4, 2023 and the hackers accessed confidential patient information. The breached information may vary for each individual but could include

• names,
• addresses,
• Social Security numbers,
• protected health information.

Maimonides Medical Center sent data breach letters to all individuals whose information was compromised as a result of the recent data security incident, providing them with notification and additional details.