Officials say the cybersecurity breach at Lurie Children’s Hospital affected more than 790,000 people, including patients

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Saturday June 29, 2024 00:50

Nearly 800,000 people affected by cybersecurity breach at Lurie Children's Hospital

More than 791,000 people were affected by the Lurie Children’s Hospital security breach earlier this year.

CHICAGO (WLS) — More than 791,000 people were affected by the security breach at Lurie Children’s Hospital earlier this year.

The hospital system was hit by a cyberattack in February that lasted more than a month.

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Lurie Children’s Hospital confirmed that their network “was contacted by a known criminal threat actor.”

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Hospital officials did not provide information on who the criminal actor might be, but said internal and external cyber experts were working with the FBI to find the source.

A hospital spokesperson confirmed Friday that more than 791,000 people, including patients, have been affected by the breach.

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