Haxxorz Attack Old School Cerner Network & Patients Just Finding Out

Again, apropos for #TBT . . . We notice neglected data systems provide an easier target.

The local connection . . .  

In January, hackers gained access to a cache of Cerner electronic health records stored on a legacy network.

But some patients whose sensitive health and financial information may have been exposed are only now being notified — and many others still haven’t been told.

NKC Health, formerly North Kansas City Hospital, is one of the most recent hospitals to let patients know about a cyber incident involving Cerner, now Oracle Health. The Nov. 25 notice said the hospital had only “recently learned” of the incident, which has been unraveling for months and reportedly dates back to January.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Months after hackers broke into Cerner's network, some patients don't know their health data was stolen

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