The Target:​ Camden, New Jersey-based Cooper Health System
The Take: The potentially affected information included individuals’ names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, treatment information, medical record numbers and medical history information.
The Vector: During the investigation, Cooper discovered that certain data stored in its systems was potentially acquired without authorization.
This breach is a stark reminder of how strong authentication controls are in an overall robust cybersecurity posture, and that good password hygiene plays a pivotal role in protection.