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ChipSoft Says Stolen Patient Data Were Deleted After Hack

Hospitals start bringing patient portals back online pending ongoing reviews.

Overview

  • ChipSoft, which on Tuesday said hackers deleted the stolen files, reported that no patient data were published.
  • The company declined to say whether it paid a ransom, and cybersecurity experts warned that proving full deletion is difficult.
  • Digital portals at the Diakonessenhuis and Meander hospitals have reopened, and Martini Hospital expects to restore access Thursday after final tests.
  • Hospitals and clinics had shifted to phone, email, and letters for routine updates, which added work for staff and delayed some patient communications.
  • Hackers linked by reporters to the group Embargo claimed about 100 GB of ChipSoft data and threatened a dark‑web release, and talks between the firm and the attackers were reported last week.