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Orthopaedic Surgeon Group’s Cyber Breach

February 1, 2024
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Orthopaedic Surgeon Group’s Cyber Breach

Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons, P.C. (DMOS), a prominent healthcare provider in Iowa, faced a significant cybersecurity breach impacting 307,864 individuals. The breach, originating from a vendor failure almost a year ago, exposed sensitive information, including Social Security Numbers, birthdays, medical data, and health insurance credentials. While DMOS published a statement regarding the incident, details on the attack’s specifics remain uncertain, leaving the public to speculate.

The breach came to light on February 17th, 2023, when suspicious activity within DMOS’s network was detected. Subsequent internal investigations revealed the exfiltration of specific files by December 6th, 2023. DMOS officials notified the State Attorney Generals and victims on January 22nd, 2024. The stolen information, having been exposed for months, poses risks of identity and financial fraud, as well as potential medical fraud. Victims are urged to take immediate action to secure their data and mitigate potential consequences.

In the aftermath of the breach, affected parties are advised to enhance their data security by updating passwords, utilizing unique usernames, and implementing multi-factor authentication. The importance of safeguarding personal information online is emphasized, as malicious actors could exploit shared details for future attacks. While the breach occurred almost a year ago, prompt action can still protect individuals from potential misuse of their data.

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  • Orthopaedic Surgeon Group Faces Major Cybersecurity Breach

Tags: cyber incidentsCyber Incidents 2024Cyber RiskCyberattacksDes Moines Orthopaedic SurgeonsDMOSFebruary 2024HealthcareIowaUSA
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