Good Samaritan Health Confirms Breach After Ransomware Attack

On Nov. 4, 2024, Marietta-based Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb, detected suspicious activity on its computer systems. The organization was able to secure its systems and engage a specialized third-party cybersecurity firm to investigate the situation. The forensic investigation revealed that an unauthorized actor had accessed and acquired certain data from the center’s network.

The incident was attributed to the Qilin ransomware group, which claimed responsibility for the attack. The group posted about the breach on its dark web portal, providing sample screenshots as evidence of the stolen data.

The breach exposed a range of sensitive information, including personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license or state identification information and financial information. In addition, protected health information (PHI) was compromised, including medical and health insurance information.

Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb conducted a review of the affected files to identify individuals whose information was present at the time of the incident. As of July 8, 2025, the organization finalized the list of individuals to notify.

According to the disclosure to the New Hampshire Attorney General, one New Hampshire resident was affected by the breach. No other information is available about the wider impact of the breach in other states or nationally.

For more details, the full disclosure is available in the New Hampshire Attorney General’s breach notification.

Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb's response

In response to the ransomware attack, Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb took several steps to enhance data security and support those affected. The organization immediately secured its systems, changed passwords and adopted encryption technologies.

It also updated its Security Rule Risk Management plan, implemented new technical safeguards and initiated periodic technical and non-technical evaluations. In addition, the center updated its Security Rule Risk Analysis and worked closely with legal counsel and cybersecurity experts to manage the aftermath of the breach.

To assist affected individuals, Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb offered twelve months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services through TransUnion.

More information can be found on the Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb website.