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Pietro Melillo : 30 June 2024 10:16
A serious data breach incident may have recently affected the Hong Ngoc Hospital, a renowned hospital located in Vietnam. The news was disseminated through the BreachForums, a platform known for the buying and selling of compromised data. The volume and sensitivity of the compromised information make this incident particularly alarming.
Hong Ngoc General Hospital was founded in 2003, when private hospitals were not yet widespread in Vietnam. With continuous effort, Hong Ngoc earned its reputation as the first hospital-hotel in Hanoi and northern Vietnam. To date, after 17 years of foundation and development, Hong Ngoc has become a household name and a trusted medical address for millions of patients.
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According to reports on BreachForums, the breach involved a total of 112,621 profiles, divided between patients and doctors of Hong Ngoc Hospital. The compromised information includes:
This data has been put up for sale, exposing both patients and healthcare professionals to potential risks of fraud and identity theft.
Currently, we are unable to confirm the accuracy of the reported information precisely, as no official press release regarding the incident has been issued on the hospital’s website.
The compromise of sensitive data can have devastating consequences. Individuals whose data has been exposed could become victims of:
The data breach at Hong Ngoc Hospital is a serious wake-up call regarding the vulnerability of IT systems in the healthcare sector. It is crucial for healthcare institutions to strengthen their security measures to protect sensitive information of patients and staff. Users affected by this breach must act promptly to protect their data and prevent further damage.
As is our custom, we always leave room for a statement from the company should they wish to provide updates on the matter. We will be happy to publish such information with a specific article highlighting the issue.
RHC Dark Lab will monitor the evolution of the situation to publish further news on the blog, should there be substantial updates. If there are individuals informed about the facts who wish to provide information anonymously, they can use the whistleblower’s encrypted email.
Pietro Melillo