Convicted Hacker in Major Therapy Records Breach Now Wanted by Police

Finnish police have issued a wanted notice for Aleksanteri, a hacker who was convicted of stealing psychotherapy records in a massive data breach. The hacker had been convicted and sentenced to prison but was released while appealing the case. Now authorities report that he has not returned and may be avoiding going back to prison.

This breach originally exposed private therapy records of thousands of patients. If you or a family member received psychotherapy services in Finland during the time of this breach, your private medical information may have been part of this theft. The stolen data included deeply personal therapy notes and patient records. This is not a new breach happening now, but rather a continuation of a case from a previous major attack on a psychotherapy center. Patients affected by the original breach should remain vigilant, as the person responsible for stealing this sensitive information is now at large. If you were a patient affected by this breach, take these steps immediately. First, monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity, as criminals sometimes use medical information for identity theft. Second, be extremely cautious of any emails or calls claiming to be from healthcare providers or insurance companies, especially if they ask for personal information or payment. Third, consider placing a fraud alert on your credit file. Fourth, talk to your current healthcare providers about adding extra security measures to your medical records. Medical data breaches are particularly serious because health information is so personal and permanent. You cannot change your medical history the way you can change a password. When choosing healthcare providers, ask what security measures they use to protect patient records. Use strong, unique passwords for any patient portals where you access your health information online. Enable two-factor authentication if your healthcare provider offers it. Report any suspicious activity related to your medical records to both your provider and local authorities immediately.