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Hackers steal patient and billing data from German hospitals via third-party provider
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Summary
German hospitals are facing a significant patient data breach following an attack targeting Unimed, a third-party billing service provider. The attackers accessed sensitive patient information, including names, addresses, and medical details, impacting thousands of individuals across multiple university hospitals. This incident highlights the risks associated with relying on external service providers and the vulnerability of healthcare data.
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