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Data Breach Hits US Health Department

June 27, 2023
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Data Breach Hits US Health Department

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) disclosed a significant data breach potentially affecting over 100,000 individuals, signaling the latest target in a series of cyberattacks linked to Russian cybercriminals. Although HHS’s internal systems remained uncompromised, vulnerabilities in third-party vendors’ MOVEit Transfer software were exploited by attackers to gain access to sensitive data. Despite efforts to mitigate the breach, hackers had a head start due to delays in security updates issued by MOVEit’s maker, Progress Software, impacting numerous US agencies and organizations.

Federal officials, including those from HHS, have attributed the hacking campaign to a Russian-speaking group identified as CLOP, known for stealing data rather than encrypting systems for ransomware extortion. While federal agencies like HHS have seen limited impacts, the breach has affected millions of Americans, with data stolen from state motor vehicle departments, public pension funds, and other entities. Notably, big-name organizations like Siemens Energy have acknowledged being targeted but reassured the public that critical data remained secure.

The breach underscores the pervasive threat posed by cybercrime, with attackers exploiting vulnerabilities in widely-used software to infiltrate systems and access sensitive information. As investigations into the breach continue, affected organizations, including HHS, are required to provide updates to Congress and take necessary measures to enhance cybersecurity protocols. Despite ongoing efforts to mitigate risks, the incident highlights the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

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  • At least 100,000 could have had data exposed after US health department was hit by global cyberattack
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