Bayamón Medical Center

Bayamón Medical Center operates as a medical center providing healthcare services. It is affiliated with the Puerto Rico Women And Children’s Hospital, indicating a connection to a specialized women’s and children’s care facility. The organization delivers medical care to patients as part of the United States healthcare system. Its headquarters are located in the United States of America. As a healthcare provider, it is subject to federal health regulations and reporting requirements. The centre’s core function is the delivery of clinical and medical services to the communities it serves.

In July 2019, Bayamón Medical Center experienced a ransomware attack that also affected its affiliated Puerto Rico Women And Children’s Hospital. The incident encrypted files and potentially exposed patient data across both facilities. Reports indicate that over 520,000 individuals were impacted, with the medical center accounting for approximately 422,500 potentially compromised records and the women’s and children’s hospital accounting for nearly 100,000. Following the breach, the hospitals notified federal health authorities and made public disclosures about the security incident. The organization did not disclose whether a ransom was paid, the method of ransomware infiltration, or the status of data recovery efforts. This event highlights the organization’s exposure to cybersecurity risks within the healthcare sector.