Visiting Physician Services reports malware attack, data breach
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Visiting Physician Services (VPS of MI), a Michigan-based healthcare services company, experienced a malware attack that resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive patient information.
VPS of MI is a healthcare provider based in Farmington, Michigan, specializing in in-home care services for homebound residents.
The incident was discovered on June 4, 2024, when suspicious activity was detected within the company's computer network. After discovering suspicious activity the company launched an investigation which confirmed malware infection and data exfiltration. VPS of MI reviewed compromised files to identify affected individuals.
Exposed sensitive information includes:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver's license numbers
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
The breach affected 20,604 individuals. The company began sending notification letters to affected individuals on November 15, 2024.
