Rural Alabama Hospital Breach Exposes Data of 200,000 Patients
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Contributed by: Kate Gamble
Summary
A small rural hospital in Alabama reported a significant data breach in 2023, revealing that hackers accessed sensitive patient information, including Social Security numbers and medical records. The hospital indicated that it is working with cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident and has notified affected individuals. This incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity vulnerabilities faced by rural healthcare institutions, emphasizing the need for improved security measures in the sector.
