Data From More Than 4K Individuals Exposed in Oracle Breach
Becker's Hospital Review
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
Oracle Health, formerly Cerner, has reported significant data breaches affecting health systems in Texas, South Carolina, and California, revealing vulnerabilities in legacy electronic health record (EHR) systems. Over 4,000 individuals in Texas and nearly 3,000 in South Carolina had their sensitive information compromised, including names, Social Security numbers, and medical records. Discovered in March, the breach allowed unauthorized access dating back to January, with notifications to affected patients delayed due to an ongoing federal investigation. This incident underscores the critical need for healthcare organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity measures, particularly for outdated systems that may lack robust protections against data breaches.
