Refuah Health to spend over $1M on cyber security following ransomware attack  

A Hudson Valley health care provider will spend more than $1 million on cybersecurity after a ransomware attack leaked patients’ information.

Ahsinet Scott Brown

Jan 8, 2024, 5:34 PM

Updated 273 days ago

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A Hudson Valley health care provider will spend more than $1 million on cybersecurity after a ransomware attack leaked patients’ information.
An investigation by the state attorney general found Refuah Healthdid not have proper precautions set up to prevent the attack.
The attack compromised the data of 250,000 New Yorkers and patients in May 2021.
Hackers was able to access names, addresses, Social Security numbers and other information.
Refuah Healthwill also have to pay $450,000 in penalties to the state.