- The Change Healthcare cyberattack has caused significant upheaval in the U.S. health care system, exposing widespread vulnerabilities that now threaten as many as one in three Americans whose personal information may have been compromised. The breach, which has already seen data trafficked on the dark web, poses risks of identity theft, tax fraud, and insurance scams. Despite warnings from state attorneys general urging vigilance and offering credit monitoring, affected individuals remain largely unaware of the potential harm. Experts criticize the slow response and lack of transparency from Change Healthcare’s parent company, UnitedHealth Group, amid revelations that sensitive medical data, including diagnoses and treatment details, may have been accessed. The breach’s unprecedented scope raises concerns about future fraud and cyber threats in health care, prompting calls for improved consumer protections and cybersecurity measures. (Article here)
July 17, 2024
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