BRYN MAWR, Pa., (CBS) — Officials say Main Line Health learned of a phishing incident Tuesday that affected the personal information of all Main Line Health employees.
Officials say Main Line Health immediately alerted federal authorities, including the IRS and FBI, regarding this incident and is cooperating with their investigation.
“The safety and security of Main Line Health’s employees is our priority, and we are establishing resources to provide our employees with as much support as possible during this time,” said Jack Lynch, President and CEO, Main Line Health in a statement.
“We are currently conducting a review of internal policies and procedures to identify ways in which to enhance existing safeguards to help prevent incidents of this nature in the future. Identity theft and other forms of electronic fraud have become increasingly prevalent, and I want to urge our colleagues at other health care organizations as well as our regional business partners to take immediate action to educate their employees against phishing attempts,” said Lynch.
No patient information was released or compromised, according to officials.
Offiicals say Main Line Health is setting up several resources to support employees, including a call center to answer employee questions and to provide information on how to monitor their financial accounts. In addition, officials say Main Line Health is making credit monitoring services available to all employees.