Lawsuits: Patients Harmed by Scripps Health Cyberattack
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HealthInfoSec) • June 28, 2021
Several lawsuits have been filed against Scripps Health in the wake of a recent ransomware incident.
Several proposed class action lawsuits filed against Scripps Health in the wake of a recent ransomware attack that compromised data for nearly 150,000 individuals allege the incident put personal and health information at risk for identity theft and fraud. But at least one of the lawsuits also claims that the network disruption resulted in delayed treatment for some patients, causing emotional distress and other effects.
As of Monday, four class action lawsuits related to the ransomware incident had been filed - all in California - against San Diego-based Scripps Health. Two of the lawsuits were filed in state court and two in federal court.
Lawsuits: Patients Harmed by Scripps Health Cyberattack
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FBI Warns Healthcare Sector of Conti Ransomware Attacks
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HealthInfoSec) • May 24, 2021 Get Permission
The FBI is warning healthcare organizations and first responder networks about Conti ransomware attacks, advising them to take measures to help prevent becoming a victim.
The bureau s flash alert comes on the heels of a recent Conti attack on Ireland s Health Service Executive, the nation s state-run health services provider, as well as the May 1 malware attack on San Diego-based Scripps Health. The California organization has not confirmed reports that its incident involved Conti ransomware (see:
Scripps Health did not immediately respond to Information Security Media Group s request for comment and an update on its recovery efforts.