Loretto Hospital data breach potentially exposes info of 500 in Chicago

Loretto Hospital in Chicago has reported a data breach that may have compromised the personal information of over 500 individuals. The breach occurred between January 17 and February 1, 2025, when an unknown actor accessed the hospital's network and copied files. An additional issue arose when certain data entered into the electronic medical record system from February 2 to February 3 was not saved, and efforts to recover this data may not have been fully successful. The hospital is currently reviewing the affected files and has committed to notifying those impacted once the review is complete. In light of the breach, patients have been advised to monitor their accounts for identity theft signs and report any suspicious activity. This incident highlights the increasing frequency of cyberattacks targeting healthcare systems nationwide.