As first reported by Mobile Health News, Camden-based Cooper Health System confirmed that sensitive patient data—including names, Social Security numbers, medical histories, and insurance details—was accessed and acquired without authorization during a cyberattack in May 2024.
Source: blogs.cooperhealth.org.
Although the breach was initially detected as abnormal network activity, a full investigation concluded in March 2025, prompting the system to notify impacted individuals and enhance its cybersecurity posture.
Cooper stated it has no evidence of misuse of the data but acknowledged the information was exposed for several months before the breach was discovered and contained. The health system has since notified federal law enforcement and launched a dedicated call center to assist affected patients. The organization also provided recommendations for self-protection, including monitoring financial activity and contacting healthcare providers or insurers with concerns.
This incident adds to a growing list of healthcare data exposures tied to system vulnerabilities and third-party tracking tools. Recent breaches at Blue Shield of California, Monument, and Insulet have raised alarms over how personal health information is stored, shared, and monitored.
While recent data from The HIPAA Journal suggests an overall decline in breach volume and affected individuals, major incidents like Cooper’s continue to underscore the urgent need for robust, proactive cybersecurity strategies across the healthcare sector.
