Exploit: Ransomware
University Hospital New Jersey: Healthcare Provider
Risk to Small Business: 2.391 = Severe The SunCrypt ransomware operation has leaked data allegedly stolen from University Hospital New Jersey (UHNJ) in a ransomware attack. The attackers have leaked 1.6 GB ff the 240 GB of data containing over 48,000 documents. The documents contain patient information release authorization forms, copies of driving licenses, Social Security Numbers (SSNs), date of birth (DOB), and records about the Board of Directors.
Individual Risk: 2.027 = Severe People who have received medical treatment at the hospital may have had their PII compromised, and should be alert for spear phishing attempts, identity theft, or blackmail attempts tied to this information
Customers Impacted: Unknown
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Ransomware is often the unwelcome gift that comes with a phishing email. By failing to train staffers to resist phishing attacks, companies leave themselves open for ransomware infections.
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.
