Montana DPHHS Computer Hacked, Patient Information Compromised

Computer hackers have “gained entry” to a Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services server, potentially compromising patient data.

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The potentially compromised information may include names, addresses, Social Security numbers and clinical information of patients and payroll information of Montana DPHHS employees, according to a news release.

Montana HHS officials said they do not know if the information was improperly used or was even accessed.

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