Ye olde pharmaceutical behemoth be leakin' patients' secrets like a landlubber spillin' grog at sea! Argh mateys!
2024-06-17
Ye scurvy dogs at Cencora be warnin' ye landlubbers that yer private medical secrets be stolen by scallywags durin' a cyberattack. Best be keepin' an eye out fer any pirates tryin' to sell yer health diagnoses and potions on the black market! Arrr!
In the jolly old language of a 17th-century pirate, it seems that the U.S. pharmaceutical giant Cencora has found itself in a spot of trouble due to a data breach, arrr! The scallywags behind the cyberattack pilfered personal and highly sensitive medical information from the company earlier in the year, including details like patient names, birthdays, and even health diagnoses and medications.While Cencora has been tight-lipped about the nature of the attack, reports suggest that it began in February and was only disclosed publicly a week later. The company, once known as AmerisourceBergen, handles a significant portion of pharmaceuticals in the U.S., so the breach's impact could be broad.Despite notifying around half a million affected individuals, Cencora is still unsure of the breach's full scope. Furthermore, concerns about scammers using the stolen data on the dark web to cause mischief and mayhem abound. As investigations continue, Cencora is offering credit monitoring services and facing a class-action lawsuit for its handling of the breach.To safeguard against potential harm, individuals should stay informed, monitor accounts, use identity theft protection, change passwords, and be wary of phishing attempts and mailbox scams. While the breach cannot be undone, vigilance and caution can help mitigate risks and protect personal information from falling into the wrong hands. Aye, mateys, be on the lookout for treacherous waters ahead!For more tips on cybersecurity and tech alerts, subscribe to the CyberGuy Report Newsletter and stay safe from these digital marauders, arrr!