Exploit: Unauthorized database access
Utah Valley Eye Clinic: Utah-based eye clinic
Risk to Small Business: 2.333 = Severe: A cybersecurity vulnerability at a third-party affiliate compromised personal data for thousands of the clinic’s customers. The incident resulted in patients receiving fraudulent emails indicating that they received a payment from PayPal. The breach was only recently discovered, originally occurring on June 18, 2018, so patient data has been exposed for a significant duration. As a result, the company will likely face legal penalties and lost revenue due to exposed protected health information (PHI).
Individual Risk: 2.142 = Severe: The clinic confirmed that patient email addresses were compromised in the breach, but it also conceded that other personally identifiable information, including names, addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers, may have been exposed. The prolonged time to detection means that this information has been available for misuse, and they should be especially vigilant to evaluate online communications and credentials for suspicious or unusual activity.
Customers Impacted: 20,000
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Third-party partnerships are becoming increasingly important in today’s business environment, yet also capable of inviting potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities. It’s estimated that more than 60% of data breaches involve a third-party exposure. Consequently, cybersecurity should be a top priority when considering partnerships, information sharing, or other collaborative opportunities.
Risk Levels:
1 - 1.5 = Extreme Risk
1.51 - 2.49 = Severe Risk
2.5 - 3 = Moderate Risk
*The risk score is calculated using a formula that considers a wide range of factors related to the assessed breach.
