Major Ransomware Attack Exposes Data of 5.6 Million Ascension Patients

Ascension, a major U.S. healthcare system, reported a data breach affecting around 5.6 million patients and employees due to a ransomware attack attributed to the Black Basta group. The attack, which occurred in May, compromised sensitive personal and health information, prompting Ascension to notify affected individuals and offer two years of free identity theft protection. The breach, linked to an employee's accidental download of malware, disrupted their MyChart electronic health records system, while Ascension has initiated investigations and notified law enforcement agencies.

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