Partners HealthCare System is the latest healthcare organization hit by a data breach attributed to a phishing attack. The Boston-based integrated health delivery network, which operates several hospitals, says it is notifying 3,300 individuals that their protected health information may have been compromised. The official federal tally of major health data breaches also shows that the healthcare sector continues to be a growing target for hackers. The University of Vermont Medical Center has seen an uptick in phishing attempts, including those laced with malware in an attempt to steal credentials.”]
Source: https://www.databreachtoday.com/partners-healthcare-reports-breach-a-8190