Bayhealth Medical Center Details

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    Bayhealth Medical Center

    Dover, Delaware • 3700 employees • Healthcare

    https://www.bayhealth.org/
    United States

    Industry

    Healthcare

    Security Incidents

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    Bayhealth Medical Center is a healthcare system primarily serving Kent and Sussex Counties in Delaware, United States. Founded in 1997, Bayhealth was established through the merger of Kent General Hospital and Milford Memorial Hospital. The organization operates several facilities, including Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, and Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus, providing a wide range of medical services, such as emergency care, surgical services, and specialized treatments.

    Bayhealth has achieved several notable milestones, including the expansion of its facilities and the introduction of ad...
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    Security Incidents

    Bayhealth Medical Center Breach of Aug 2024
    Severity Score
    Significant to High

    Type

    Ransomware Attack

    Summary

    On December 2023, Bayhealth Hospital in Delaware was targeted by the Rhysida Ransomware group. The attackers claim to have breached the hospital's network and exfiltrated sensitive data, which they are now offering for sale on their Tor leak site for 25 BTC. The stolen data reportedly includes screenshots of passports and ID cards to demonstrate the legitimacy of the hack.

    Bayhealth operates two hospitals with 24-hour emergency departments and various specialized inpatient services, making it a vital component of healthcare in central and southern Delaware. This breach has placed the hospital...
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    Severity

    Bayhealth Hospital in Delaware was targeted by the Rhysida Ransomware group, who managed to breach its network and exfiltrated sensitive data. The attackers are now selling this information, which includes screenshots of passports and ID cards, on their Tor leak site for 25 BTC. Given the sophistication of the attack, its implications for patient privacy, and the ongoing threat posed by the availability of this data for future misuse, the incident is categorized as a "Significant to High" with a severity score of 8.

    Impact

    The recent cybersecurity incident involving Bayhealth Hospital, perpetrated by the Rhysida Ransomware group, was a classic ransomware attack with significant ramifications. Customer data was indeed exposed, with the group leaking screenshots of stolen passports and ID cards to substantiate their claims. This type of data breach is particularly concerning as it involves sensitive personal information that can be exploited for identity theft and other malicious activities.

    While there is no clear indication that any systems or services were taken offline as a result of the breach, the threat of...
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