DaVita, a kidney dialysis firm, has confirmed that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that compromised the personal data of approximately 2.7 million individuals. The breach has raised significant concerns regarding the protection of sensitive health information and the potential consequences for those affected.

Over 160,000 individuals were affected by a data breach at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Georgia, where hackers stole sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and financial data. The breach occurred between May 30 and June 3, 2024, during which ransomware was used to compromise the hospital's network. WMH is offering affected individuals 12 months of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.