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PIH Health Settles $600K for 2019 Data Breach

4/25/2025

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PIH Health, a California healthcare provider, has reached a $600,000 settlement over a 2019 phishing attack that compromised the data of nearly 190,000 individuals. The investigation uncovered significant delays in notifying affected parties and other HIPAA violations, underscoring the persistent cybersecurity threats plaguing the healthcare sector as ransomware attacks surge in 2024.

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PIH Health, a California healthcare provider, has reached a $600,000 settlement over a 2019 phishing attack that compromised the data of nearly 190,000 individuals. The investigation uncovered significant delays in notifying affected parties and other HIPAA violations, underscoring the persistent cybersecurity threats plaguing the healthcare sector as ransomware attacks surge in 2024.