Tacoma-based Franciscan Health System is notifying 8,300 patients that their personal information has been compromised after a handful of employees were duped by "phishing" emails.
Nearly 20 employees mistakenly responded to the malicious emails and entered their login information into a third-party site. The emails purported to be from Catholic Health Initiatives, Franciscan’s parent company.
The health system learned of the breach Jan. 27, but it has taken several months to identify and notify…
Tacoma-based Franciscan Health System is notifying 8,300 patients that their personal information has been compromised after a handful of employees were duped by "phishing" emails.
Nearly 20 employees mistakenly responded to the malicious emails and entered their login information into a third-party site. The emails purported to be from Catholic Health Initiatives, Franciscan’s parent company.
The health system learned of the breach Jan. 27, but it has taken several months to identify and notify…