Wellstar Health System, Inc. data breach (2022)

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Dec 6, 2021

When the intrusion reportedly occurred, per the linked filings

123 days

GAHHS OCRFirst filinglinked via same-victim cross-source · 100%

Filed Apr 8, 2022bd_0788e2944411325f

WellStar Health System, Inc. reported to HHS on 2022-04-08 a Hacking/IT Incident affecting 30,417 individuals. Breached information located on Email. Employees were victims of an email phishing attack exposing PHI including names, lab results, and treatment information. The entity notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media, and provided substitute notice. Response included sanctioning responsible employees, implementing administrative and technical safeguards, and retraining staff on email security.

Affected (this filing): 30,417

HHS notified

🦬Montana State AGMost recentlinked via same-victim cross-source · 100%

Filed Apr 8, 2022bd_69cd6086a9112118

WellStar Health System, Inc. reported a data breach to the Montana Attorney General. The breach was reported on 2022-04-08. The breach occurred from 12/6/2021 to 1/3/2022. 1 Montana residents were affected.

Affected (this filing): 1

WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.

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