The Kennedy Collective, a healthcare facility based in Trumbull, recently suffered a significant security breach due to a phishing attack, impacting both employees and patients. The breach led to unauthorized access to sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and personal health information. The extent of the breach, including how many people were affected and the specific timing of the incident, has not been immediately clear.
Following the discovery of the breach, the Kennedy Collective swiftly launched an investigation to ascertain the scope of the exposure. They determined that sensitive data belonging to some of their employees and patients might have been accessible to the attackers. However, there has been no evidence to date that the compromised information has been used maliciously or adversely.
In response to the incident, the Kennedy Collective has expressed regret for the inconvenience and concern caused by the breach. They have taken immediate steps to review and strengthen their information security policies. This includes the implementation of preventative measures aimed at bolstering the organization’s defenses against future attacks.
One significant part of their response has been to enhance the anti-phishing training provided to employees, aiming to better equip them to recognize and avoid malicious attempts to access sensitive information. This training is part of a broader strategy to improve cybersecurity practices across the organization, ensuring that both staff and patient data are protected against the increasingly sophisticated tactics used by cybercriminals.
