suncrypt attacks Heartland Alliance
Heartland Alliance Suffers Ransomware Attack
Heartland Alliance, a social justice and human rights organization based in Chicago, Illinois, has reported a ransomware attack that potentially involved the protected health information (PHI) of those who sought healthcare at their facilities, as well as employees, directors, and independent contractors. The attack was discovered on January 15, 2022, but the organization did not begin notifying impacted individuals until December 15, 2022.
Heartland Alliance is a significant player in the healthcare sector, with a mission to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunity for all. The organization operates in various areas, including healthcare, housing, and immigration. Despite the attack, Heartland Alliance has taken steps to enhance its IT security by adding new threat detection software, monitoring, and sign-in protocols.
The attack on Heartland Alliance highlights the vulnerabilities of organizations in the healthcare sector to cyber threats. Despite the organization's efforts to secure personal and protected health information, the attackers were able to gain access to sensitive data, underscoring the need for continuous vigilance and robust security measures.
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