The biggest health care data breaches you should know about in Massachusetts

Healthcare institutions are highly targeted by cybercriminals for the sensitive patient information they hold. One recent example was the attack on CommonSpirit Health, affecting hospitals across different states. A review of Department of Health and Human Services data in Massachusetts showed hacks mainly targeted network servers, with personal details of millions of patients compromised. Cyberattacks have serious consequences such as delaying surgeries, and in one case resulted in a patient’s death.