Wayne Memorial Hospital Data Breach
(September 9, 2025)
Wayne Memorial Hospital, (WMH), has confirmed a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of approximately 163,440 individuals.
What Happened?
On June 3, 2024, WMH detected a ransomware event, whereby an unauthorized third party gained access to their network, encrypted some of their data, and left a ransom note. Upon discovery of this event, WMH immediately disconnected access to its network and took certain systems offline while it worked to safely and securely restore it from backups. WMH also engaged legal counsel and cybersecurity professionals to help secure their network and conduct a forensic investigation.
WMH’s forensic investigation found evidence that the unauthorized actor had access to a limited number of internal systems between May 30, 2024 and June 3, 2024. Upon learning this, WMH began a comprehensive review to identify and notify any individuals whose personal information was contained in those files.
Details of the Wayne Memorial Data Breach:
WMH confirmed that the compromised information may include:
- Names
- Potentially sensitive data in combination with personal identifiers
This type of information can put individuals at risk of identity theft, fraud, and financial exploitation.
Conclusion:
If you’ve been affected by the Wayne Memorial Hospital data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Reach out to us for a free and confidential consultation. Our expert data breach lawyers are skilled at securing affected parties the justice they deserve. Call us 24/7 at 800-810-9182 – we take no fees unless you win.
