Unauthorized access to a DNA Diagnostic Center database, exposes over 2 million patients’ information

https://www.zdnet.com/article/dna-testing-center-admits-to-breach-affecting-ssns-banking-info-of-more-than-2-million-people/

Exploit: Ransomware

DNA Diagnostics Center: Healthcare Services

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Risk to Business: 1.819 = Severe DNA Diagnostics Center said that on August 6, the company discovered that there had been unauthorized access to its network that enabled someone to access and exfiltrate an archived database that contained patient PII collected between 2004 and 2012. The Ohio-based company says that 2,102,436 people had their information exposed. Victims may have been ordered to undergo genetic testing as part of a legal matter.

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Individual Risk: 1.617 = Severe The company is sending letters to impacted individuals warning them that they may have had their PII and sensitive data such as Social Security number or payment information exposed. Anyone whose personal information was accessed is being offered Experian credit monitoring.

Customers Impacted: 2,102,436
How It Could Affect Your Customers’ Business :Companies that store two kinds of valuable data like this are at high risk for an expensive and damaging ransomware incident that will have lasting financial results.

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.


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