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CommonSpirit Data Breach Exposed | Chattanooga News

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CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems, is reeling from a massive data breach that exposed sensitive patient data—including names, addresses, DOBs, and SSNs—after hackers infiltrated their network via a third-party IT vendor. The breach, which began in February and went undetected for months, has sparked widespread concern over identity theft and highlights the growing risk posed by vulnerabilities in healthcare’s digital supply chain. Officials are racing to contain the damage, notify affected patients, and overhaul security protocols—reminding everyone that protecting patient privacy requires constant vigilance across every digital touchpoint. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fe575e96eb1130d1

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