Washington, D.C, District of Columbia Sep 8, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating the ransomware attack on Wayne Memorial Hospital that potentially compromised the personal information of 163,440 individuals.
What Happened
On June 3, 2024, Wayne Memorial Hospital identified a ransomware intrusion. An unauthorized party accessed portions of the hospital’s network, encrypted files, and left a ransom note. Evidence shows the compromise occurred from May 30 to June 3, 2024, and may have involved access to sensitive patient files.
Information Potentially Exposed
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Names
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Dates of Birth
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Social Security Numbers
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Driver’s License & Government-Issued IDs
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User IDs & Passwords
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Financial Account and Credit/Debit Card Information
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Health Insurance Details
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Medical Records and Health Information
Why This Matters
A breach of this scale places patients at heightened risk of identity theft, fraud, and medical identity misuse. Consequences may include fraudulent charges, unauthorized medical services, or the posting of private information on the dark web. Many individuals also experience increased phishing attempts or spam after such incidents.
Steps for Protection
Experts recommend placing a fraud alert with the credit bureaus and monitoring financial and medical accounts for unusual activity. Tip: Call Experian at 888-397-3742 to place a free fraud alert.
About Migliaccio & Rathod LLP
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