Change Healthcare has announced that the cyberattack in February 2024 involved the data of almost a third of Americans. As it completes its data review, from June 20 the company will begin notifying affected individuals via letter, and said the personal information breached includes health insurance details, medical data, financial status, and other personal information. Affected individuals are offered two years of complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.
Patch healthcare security gaps to keep cybercriminals out
Dr. Eric Liederman, CEO of CyberSolutionsMD, notes that as financial institutions bolster their security, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting healthcare organizations, perceiving them as more vulnerable
