Salina Family Healthcare Center

Salina Family Healthcare Center experienced a ransomware attack on June 18, 2017, which encrypted workstations and servers. Systems were restored from backup. Forensic investigation found no evidence of data access, but potential exposure of PHI, SSNs, and other PII for approximately 3 New Hampshire residents could not be ruled out. Notifications were sent on August 16, 2017.

Salina Family Healthcare Center reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2017-08-16. 8 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.

Salina Family Healthcare Center notified patients of a ransomware attack on June 18, 2017, which encrypted workstations and servers. The organization restored systems from backup and engaged forensic experts. While no unauthorized access was confirmed, patient PII, PHI, SSNs, and medical data were at risk. Affected individuals received 12 months of identity protection services.

On June 18, 2017, Salina Family Healthcare Center suffered a ransomware attack that encrypted some of its computer workstations and network servers, affecting approximately 77,337 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included demographic, clinical, and health insurance information. The center restored its computers and servers from a recent backup, provided breach notifications, and engaged a computer forensics expert. Safeguards were improved by scanning the network for viruses, upgrading servers, limiting internet access, and providing additional security training to staff.