Mount Desert Island Hospital exposes 24,00 patients in data breach
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Mount Desert Island Hospital (MDIH) in Bar Harbor, Maine has reported unauthorized access to certain areas of their computer network between April 28, 2023, and May 7, 2023.
They have performed an ongoing review of potentially impacted information. The conclusions of the review is that personal details may have been exposed, including
- name,
- address,
- Social Security number,
- financial account information,
- medical records.
It's estimated that the number of affected individuals is 24,180.
No details are available as to the nature of the attack.
Although there is no evidence of misuse, the hospital is providing notice as a precaution and has taken steps to enhance network security, review policies, and offer assistance to affected individuals, including complimentary credit monitoring services and resources to protect against identity theft.
