IRhythm discloses data stolen from third-party applications in cyberattack
Ricky Zipp / healthcaredive - The cardiac monitoring company said that a threat actor has demanded payment in exchange for not publicly releasing the stolen data.
AI Summary: IRhythm announced a cybersecurity incident involving stolen data from third‑party applications and is investigating the breach. Limited patient information may have been exposed, prompting notifications and security reviews. The episode starkly illustrates how digital‑health vendors remain attractive targets and how compromises of ancillary systems can ripple into real patient risk.
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