Richmond University Medical Center in Staten Island, New York, confirmed that a ransomware attack in May 2023 led to a data breach affecting over 670,000 individuals. Initial investigations suggested the hospital's electronic health record systems were secure, but later findings revealed that sensitive files may have been accessed or stolen. Exposed data includes names, Social Security numbers, health and financial information, and other sensitive personal details. The hospital is offering free credit monitoring for those whose Social Security numbers were compromised, though the long delay increases the risk of misuse. No ransomware group has publicly claimed responsibility for the attack. Continue here.
