Memorial Hospital and Manor in Georgia has settled a class action lawsuit following a 2024 ransomware attack that compromised 1.15 terabytes of patient data. The settlement affects approximately 105,170 current and former patients, granting them various compensation options for identity theft-related losses and offering a year of free medical data monitoring along with $1 million in identity theft insurance. This incident underscores the pressing need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in healthcare, particularly for small rural facilities that may lack robust defenses. As data breaches become more commonplace, healthcare professionals must prioritize patient data protection to mitigate risks and maintain trust.
