Data Breach at University of Michigan Health System: 57K Patients Impacted
Significant Cybersecurity Incident
In July, the University of Michigan Health System experienced a major data breach that exposed sensitive information of over 57,000 patients. Information that may have been compromised includes patients' names, medical record numbers, diagnostic information, and treatment information.
Impact on Patients and Medical Facilities
- Identity theft protection becomes a pressing concern for affected individuals.
- This breach highlights vulnerabilities in hospitals & treatment centers throughout Michigan.
- Medical facilities & services must enhance their cybersecurity measures against hacking & cracking.
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