In Tulare, California, Adventist Health has announced a data breach that has put the personal information of thousands of patients at risk. The breach was discovered by an outside company, Signature Performance, after they noticed unusual activity on the network. After further investigation, it was found that over 70,000 patients were affected by the breach.
Adventist Health is taking steps to notify and address the concerns of those impacted by the breach. Patients who have been affected will receive notifications regarding the breach and any potential steps they may need to take to protect their information. While Adventist Health believes that no misuse of information has occurred as a result of this incident, they are committed to ensuring the security and privacy of their patients’ information moving forward.
The healthcare industry must prioritize strong cybersecurity measures in order to protect patient data and maintain trust with those who rely on healthcare providers for their medical needs. Adventist Health is taking this seriously and is committed to implementing stronger security measures in order to prevent future breaches from occurring.
