Fullerton Health server supporting migrant worker care programme hit by cybersecurity incident
Personal information, including migrant workers' names, foreign identification numbers and mobile numbers, may have been affected, the healthcare provider said.
A cybersecurity incident has affected a server supporting Fullerton Health's Migrant Worker Primary Care Plan programme, potentially exposing the personal information of migrant workers, Fullerton Health announced. The compromised data includes full names, foreign identification numbers, dates of birth, mobile numbers, email addresses, and residential addresses.
Fullerton Health stated that health/medical or personal financial information was not affected. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) administers the programme. The incident was discovered on October 31, and Fullerton Health activated its incident response protocols, implemented precautionary measures, and notified relevant authorities, including the Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) and the police.
All managed care services, healthcare services, and facilities remained operational. Fullerton Health is cooperating with the authorities and will notify affected migrant workers about the incident and provide guidance on precautionary steps.
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