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Massachusetts health firm reaches $80,000 settlement with HHS following ransomware investigation

Category Details
Threat Actors Unidentified cybercriminal; no ransomware group claimed responsibility.
Campaign Overview Ransomware attack on Elgon Information Systems affecting electronic medical records and billing systems of healthcare entities. Data from 31,000 individuals leaked, including Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and healthcare details.
Target Regions (or Victims) U.S.-based healthcare entities; Massachusetts-based Elgon Information Systems.
Methodology Ransomware attack involving data exfiltration. Delay in detection (6 days after the breach).
Products Targeted Electronic medical record and billing systems.
Malware Reference Ransomware (specific variant not disclosed).
Tools Used Not explicitly mentioned; standard ransomware tools presumed.
Vulnerabilities Exploited Lack of a thorough risk analysis for electronic protected health information (ePHI).
TTPs • Data exfiltration before ransom note drop.
• Exploitation of risk management weaknesses.
• Targeting healthcare organizations due to sensitive data.
Attribution No specific ransomware gang or threat actor publicly took credit.
Recommendations • Conduct a HIPAA-compliant risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities.
• Update risk management plans.
• Provide workforce training on HIPAA policies.
• Strengthen protections around ePHI.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks.
Source The Record

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Source: The Record

Published on: January 12, 2025

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