Illinois-based Family Christian Health Center reported that a ransomware attack had compromised the protected health information of 31,000 patients.
On Nov. 30, FCHC detected a ransomware attack on the health center's old dental system and electronic registration system. Attackers were able to access protected health information of patients who had received dental and healthcare services at the health center.
Patients who had received dental services prior to Aug. 31, 2020, had their names, birthdates, insurance card numbers, driver’s license numbers, and copies of their insurance cards and driver’s licenses compromised.
Patients who received healthcare services between Dec. 5, 2016, and Aug. 31, 2020, had their names, birthdates, addresses, insurance identification numbers and Social Security numbers compromised during the breach.
FCHC said it has hired a forensics consultant to further analyze how the breach occurred and suggest any additional security measures. FCHC also said it has enhanced safeguards to minimize the occurrence of future attacks.