Mower County Health and Human Services Reports Cybersecurity Incident

Mower County Health and Human Services (Minnesota) has announced a data security incident after unauthorized access was discovered in its email environment. An investigation confirmed that certain employee email accounts were compromised, potentially exposing personal and health-related information.

The county reports that it has secured the affected accounts, implemented additional safeguards, and is notifying individuals whose information may have been involved. At this time, there is no evidence that the information has been misused.

This event underscores the risks that healthcare providers face from targeted email and account intrusions. Proactive monitoring, rapid detection, and employee awareness remain essential to protecting sensitive health information.

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