Florida Community Health Centers Details

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    Florida Community Health Centers

    West Palm Beach, Florida • 500 employees • Healthcare

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

    Industry

    Healthcare

    Security Incidents

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    Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. (FCHC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing accessible, cost-effective healthcare to communities across South Florida. Established in 1976, FCHC operates several health centers which offer a wide range of services, including primary care, dental care, pediatrics, and behavioral health services. The organization aims to improve the quality of life for residents by focusing on preventative care, chronic disease management, and health education.

    FCHC has achieved various milestones, such as receiving recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical ...
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    Security Incidents

    Florida Community Health Centers Breach of Jun 2023
    Severity Score
    Significant to High

    Type

    Ransomware Attack

    Summary

    In June 2023, Florida Community Health Centers (FCHC) experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the personal and health information of nearly 300,000 individuals. Discovered on June 13, the incident exposed sensitive data including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and health information. Although no identity theft reports have surfaced, FCHC is offering affected individuals a year of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection. The delay in disclosure stemmed from thorough investigations which eventually, in October 2023, identified that network access controls had be...
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    Severity

    The ransomware attack on Florida Community Health Centers (FCHC) in June 2023 compromised the personal and health information of approximately 300,000 individuals. The exposed data likely included highly sensitive information such as Social Security numbers and medical histories. Although FCHC has not received reports of identity theft, it took several months to investigate and confirm the extent of the breach, during which time the data potentially remained vulnerable. Given the scale of the breach, the sensitive nature of the compromised data, and the delayed response, the severity of this i...
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    Impact

    In June 2023, Florida Community Health Centers (FCHC) experienced a ransomware attack that led to a significant data breach, affecting nearly 300,000 individuals. The compromised data included an extensive array of personal and health information—such as names, contact details, Social Security numbers, financial information, and medical records. Although no systems or services were reported taken offline by the attack, the internal company network's access controls were bypassed, raising concerns about potential internal data security gaps. While no cases of identity theft have been reported t...
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