NorthBay Healthcare Hack: Major Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information

In early 2024, NorthBay Healthcare Corporation, a California-based nonprofit operating two hospitals and multiple primary care facilities, experienced a significant data breach. Unauthorized access to their network occurred between January 11 and April 1, 2024, compromising the personal and medical information of approximately 569,012 individuals. The exposed data included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, passport details, financial account information, medical and biometric data, health insurance details, driver’s license numbers, usernames, passwords, and payment card information. Despite detecting suspicious activity on February 23, 2024, NorthBay Health did not begin notifying affected individuals until January 2025, leading to legal investigations and proposed class-action lawsuits concerning the delayed response and potential harm to victims.

NorthBay Healthcare Data Breach

Massive Data Breach Exposes Americans’ Financial Details — Names, Card Numbers, PINs, and More at Risk

Ravi Jain
NorthBay Healthcare suffered a major data breach between January and April 2024, compromising the personal and financial data of over 569,000 individuals. This incident highlights the increasing vulnerability of healthcare institutions to cyberattacks due to valuable data and often outdated security. The breach exposed names, social security numbers, financial information, and medical records, raising risks of identity theft and fraud. NorthBay Healthcare has taken steps by enhancing their cybersecurity and offering identity protection services. Individuals are advised to monitor their credit reports, use strong passwords, and enable two-factor authentication. The piece concludes by suggesting using firms like Technijian to better secure your systems. ... Read More