PENNYLVANIA — Healthcare data breaches have become a serious concern in recent years. The healthcare industry holds a vast amount of sensitive personal and medical information, which is becoming increasingly infiltrated by hackers. Using Department of Health and Human Services data, Drata conducted an analysis to identify the health care data breaches that had the greatest impact on residents of Pennsylvania in 2022. In this article, we will discuss the top ten health care data breaches that occurred in Pennsylvania in 2022, as per Drata’s analysis.
1. Connexin Software, Inc. – Network Server Breach: The most massive healthcare data breach in Pennsylvania was reported by Connexin Software, Inc. in November 2022. The hackers managed to breach the company’s network server, compromising the personal information of 2.2 million individuals.
2. Keystone Health – Network Server Breach: In October 2022, Keystone Health reported a network server breach that exposed the personal information of over 235,237 patients. The hackers gained unauthorized access to the server, compromising sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, medical records, and more.
3. Gateway Rehabilitation Center – Network Server Breach: In November 2022, Gateway Rehabilitation Center reported a data breach that resulted in the exposure of 130,000 individuals’ personal information. The breach occurred when hackers gained access to the company’s network server and stole confidential data.
4. Law Enforcement Health Benefits, Inc. – Network Server Breach: In March 2022, Law Enforcement Health Benefits, Inc. reported an unauthorized access and disclosure of the personal information of 85,282 individuals. The breach occurred when the hackers gained access to the company’s network server and exposed sensitive data, including credit card information.
5. Family Practice Center PC – Network Server Breach: In July 2022, the Family Practice Center PC reported a network server breach that exposed the personal information of 83,969 individuals. The hackers managed to compromise sensitive data, including medical records and Social Security numbers.
6. Medical Associates of the Lehigh Valley – Network Server Breach: In September 2022, Medical Associates of the Lehigh Valley suffered a network server breach that resulted in the disclosure of 75,628 individuals’ personal information. The hackers gained unauthorized access to confidential information, like medical histories, diagnosis codes, and more.
7. Resources for Human Development – Other Portable Electronic Device Breach: In March 2022, Resources for Human Development reported a data security incident where data was stolen from a portable electronic device that held confidential data. This theft exposed the personal information of 46,673 individuals.
8. Aesthetic Dermatology Associates, PC – Network Server Breach: In October 2022, Aesthetic Dermatology Associates, PC, reported a data breach that resulted in the exposure of sensitive personal data of 33,793 patients. The hackers gained unauthorized access to the company’s network server that stored confidential data such as medical records, health insurance information, contact details, etc.
9. PrimeCare Medical, Inc. – Network Server Breach: In October 2022, PrimeCare Medical, Inc. reported a network server breach that exposed the personal information of 22,254 individuals. The breach exposed sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, medical records, and payment information.
10. Rosenfeld VanWirt, PC – Network Server Breach: In November 2022, Rosenfeld VanWirt, PC reported a data breach that involved the hacking of their network server and the compromise of personal information of 18,719 individuals.
Healthcare institutions must take appropriate measures to secure their networks against unauthorized access to prevent data breaches. However, as the number of data breaches continues to increase, it is imperative that individuals remain vigilant and adopt best practices, such as updating passwords regularly, checking bank statements, and keeping their sensitive personal information private. While these data breaches have caused considerable damage to individuals, businesses, and the healthcare industry, they should also serve as a reminder to prioritize cybersecurity and to take every necessary security measure to protect sensitive personal data.
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