Medibase Group, Inc., which provides software and technical assistance to hospitals, recently reported a cybersecurity incident affecting Self Regional Healthcare. On January 26, 2024, an unauthorized party accessed Medibase’s systems, potentially exposing patient data. Medibase informed Self Regional Healthcare on May 28, 2024, about the breach, which involved personal information such as names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and insurance details.
Although no systems at Self Regional Healthcare were impacted, the breach involved sensitive information that Medibase managed on behalf of the hospital. Medibase has confirmed that the breach was likely aimed at the company itself rather than the personal information of individuals. They engaged a security firm to investigate and took immediate steps to contain the breach.
Medibase emphasized that no clinical or financial account information was compromised. In response to the incident, Medibase has implemented enhanced security measures, including continuous monitoring and staff training. They are also providing affected individuals with free identity theft protection services through IDX.
The company has advised patients to monitor their accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity. Medibase remains committed to preventing future incidents and ensuring the security of its systems and the data it manages.
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