Posted On June 11, 2023 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
June 11 – The Columbus Regional Healthcare System data breach is being investigated by the data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. News of the data breach began to surface after the company was targeted in a recent cybersecurity attack. The Columbus Regional Healthcare System data breach resulted in the patient data of certain individuals being compromised and the number of affected individuals is still unknown.
According to the article posted on Databreaches.net, Columbus Regional Healthcare System experienced a data breach after they were targeted in a recent ransomware attack. The Daixin ransomware group allegedly claimed to have accessed and encrypted the Columbus Regional Healthcare System network on May 18, 2023. However, Columbus Regional Healthcare System has not yet publicly confirmed the attack. The company will need to launch an investigation if the hacking allegations are true and send out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach.
To learn more about the Columbus Regional Healthcare System data breach, see our latest piece on the topic.
Columbus Regional Healthcare System is a healthcare system located in Whiteville, North Carolina that operates ten facilities in Leland and Whiteville.These facilities include a 154-bed hospital, a urology clinic, an OB/GYN practice, an orthopedics practice, and several imaging centers.
The data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. law firm are eager to speak to victims of the data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Columbus Regional Healthcare System and would like a free consultation with a lawyer, contact us at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
