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Vastaamo
MediumSensitive personal and health data of 30,000 individuals were exposed in the Vastaamo breach.
- Records exposed
- 30,433 records
- Breach date
- Breach Mar 31, 2019
- Last update
- Updated Aug 27, 2021
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Email addressesNamesPersonal health dataSocial security numbers
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
The Vastaamo breach involved a ransomware attack on the Finnish psychotherapy company, leading to the exposure of sensitive data, including email addresses, names, social security numbers, and psychotherapy notes, of over 30,000 individuals. This incident originally occurred between 2018 and 2019 but remained undisclosed until 2020.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Affected individuals faced potential privacy violations and identity theft risks.
- Business Impact
- Vastaamo faced operational disruption, reputational damage, and compliance challenges.
- Affected Sectors
- Healthcare
- Geographic Impact
- Finland
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor financial accounts and sensitive data.
- •Enroll in a credit monitoring service.
- •Stay vigilant for potential phishing attempts.
Preventive Measures
- •Validate vendors' security practices regularly.
- •Implement rigorous security protocols, including regular updates and backups.
- •Educate employees on recognizing phishing attempts and social engineering scams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Email addresses, names, social security numbers, and psychotherapy notes.