The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) in British Columbia says it has concluded its investigation into a ransomware attack in May, but some clients remain concerned about the theft of their medical and personal information.
The FNHA said it “uncovered evidence that health insurance plan billing data, procurement contracts, business contracts, FNHA budgets, cheques, information on dental services to remote First Nations communities, and records and correspondence from the Northern Health Authority had been impacted.” FNHA employees were notified of the security breach and instructed to change their passwords on May 15, an online statement said.
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Source: APTN News
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