Major Data Breach at ESO Solutions Affects 2.7 Million Patients

ESO Solutions, a key software provider for healthcare and emergency services, was the victim of a ransomware attack.
This cyberattack led to unauthorized data access and encryption of various company systems.
The breach, initially identified on September 28th, marked the start of a detailed investigation to understand its full impact.
During their investigation, ESO Solutions discovered that the ransomware attackers accessed a computer holding sensitive personal data.
By October 23rd, it was confirmed that this breach affected data belonging to patients associated with ESO's client hospitals and clinics in the U.S. Types of compromised data.
The breach exposed a variety of personal information, depending on what patients had shared with their healthcare providers using ESO's software.
Following the breach, ESO Solutions informed the FBI and state authorities and notified affected customers by December 12th. Some hospitals began alerting their patients about the breach shortly after, explains Bleeping Computer.
To help mitigate risks, ESO is offering a year of identity monitoring services through Kroll to all notified individuals.
If you want to learn more about ransomware prevention, read the following article: Locking Out Cybercriminals: Here's How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks.
No ransomware group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack on ESO Solutions.
This incident is part of a growing trend of cyberattacks in the healthcare industry, highlighting significant concerns about patient data security and the operational and financial stability of healthcare institutions.
For additional information on endpoint security in healthcare, check out this article: Best Practices for Endpoint Security in Healthcare Institutions.
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This Cyber News was published on heimdalsecurity.com. Publication date: Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:13:05 +0000


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