MNGI Digestive Health Details

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    MNGI Digestive Health

    Minneapolis, Minnesota • 600 employees • Healthcare

    https://www.mngi.com/
    United States

    Industry

    Healthcare

    Security Incidents

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    MNGI Digestive Health, also known as Minnesota Gastroenterology, is a healthcare organization specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders. Established in 1973, the organization has developed into a prominent provider of gastroenterology services in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region of Minnesota. MNGI Digestive Health offers a range of services, including endoscopic procedures, colonoscopies, and treatments for conditions such as Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and acid reflux.

    Throughout its history, MNGI Digestive Health has expanded its facilitie...
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    Security Incidents

    MNGI Digestive Health Breach of Aug 2023
    Severity Score
    High

    Type

    Data Breach

    Summary

    On August 20, 2023, MNGI Digestive Health experienced a data breach that compromised personal information belonging to over 765,000 individuals. The breach involved a variety of sensitive data, including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license and state ID numbers, passport numbers, biometric data, health insurance information, and medical information. Additionally, payment card information, financial account information, taxpayer ID numbers, patient account numbers, and usernames and passwords were accessed by threat actors.

    MNGI determined the scope of the breach al...
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    Severity

    In August 2023, MNGI Digestive Health experienced a significant data breach where over 765,000 individuals' personal and protected health information was accessed by threat actors. The breach, initially undetected for almost a year, involved highly sensitive data such as Social Security numbers, biometric data, health information, and financial details. Although MNGI reports no evidence of misuse so far, the involvement of the Alphv/BlackCat ransomware group suggests a sophisticated attack with the potential for severe implications.

    Given the extensive amount of compromised sensitive informat...
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    Impact

    In August 2023, MNGI Digestive Health experienced a significant data breach, impacting over 765,000 individuals. The compromised data included highly sensitive personal and protected health information such as names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license and state ID numbers, and more. Financial information, including payment card details, bank account information, taxpayer ID numbers, and patient account data, were also accessed.

    Although MNGI has not discovered any evidence of misuse or attempted misuse of the compromised data, the breach's potential damage is considerab...
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