Howard County General Hospital
Disclosed Jul 31, 20233 years ago2,975 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Howard County General Hospital, reported that it was the subject of a malware attack that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 2,975 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, and the media. In response to the breach, the CE provided complimentary credit monitoring services and implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards to better protect PHI.
What is known
| People affected | 2,975 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | Names, Health |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
Sources
| Source | |
|---|---|
| HHS OCR breach report (archive, resolved): Howard County General Hospital (Healthcare Provider, MD)ocrportal.hhs.gov · Official notice | Official notice |
Notices filed
| Where | Filed | People |
|---|---|---|
| HHS archivetotal | Jul 31, 2023 | 2,975 |
History of this record
- 2026-09-25 · added · backfill source
First seen 2026-09-25 (HHS archive), confirmed by HHS OCR. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.