According to sources, Lexington Medical Center (a Medical organization in North Carolina) was hit with a cyber attack. It was first reported on 2024-02-20.

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Source 1  |  2024-02-20

Lexington Medical Center Data Breach

“Lexington Medical Center, one of the leading healthcare providers in the United States, recently experienced a data breach that compromised the personal information of over 1.7 million patients. The breach occurred when an employee’s email account was accessed by an unauthorized party. The compromised information includes names, birth dates, health insurance IDs, patient discharge information, and in some cases, Social Security numbers. The hospital identified the unauthorized activity, contained the incident, and initiated an investigation. “

“Following the breach, Lexington Medical Center began a thorough forensic investigation. The investigation found a limited number of files containing the compromised information. The hospital has no evidence of misuse of the compromised information, but affected patients were nonetheless notified in February of the breach. The hospital also alerted the State of Vermont, which maintains a list of data breach notices sent to consumers by various organizations, ranging from healthcare providers to financial institutions and law firms. “

“The breach at Lexington Medical Center has significant implications for the affected patients. In addition to the potential for identity theft and fraud, the breach has also caused considerable worry and inconvenience for those affected. The compromised information includes sensitive data such as billing-related data, which could potentially be used for fraudulent activities. Furthermore, patient discharge information and health insurance IDs can provide a wealth of information for cybercriminals, including health conditions and treatment histories. “

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