Special Health Resources of Texas, Inc. (SHRT) reported a data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights on July 30, 2024. This breach involved unauthorized access to parts of SHRT’s systems, allowing an external party to gain access to sensitive consumer information, including names, protected health information, and Social Security numbers. Upon completing an investigation into the incident, SHRT notified affected individuals by sending out data breach notification letters.
The breach was detected on June 1, 2024, when SHRT identified suspicious activity within its IT network. In response, the organization quickly secured its systems and launched a thorough investigation with the help of external cybersecurity experts. While the investigation was still ongoing as of July 1, 2023, SHRT confirmed that the unauthorized party had gained access to certain parts of the network containing confidential patient data.
The compromised data is believed to include personal information, such as names, protected health information, and Social Security numbers. SHRT continues to review the compromised files to identify the full extent of the data breach and determine the exact information affected. Affected individuals are being provided with details about the incident and steps they can take to protect themselves from potential fraud or identity theft.
Special Health Resources of Texas, based in Longview, Texas, operates healthcare facilities across 23 counties in East Texas and one in Southwest Arkansas. The organization provides healthcare services in several cities, including Longview, Tyler, Paris, Jacksonville, and Texarkana. SHRT employs over 115 people and generates approximately $24 million in annual revenue.
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