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Client-Side Security Breach Alert: Blue Shield of California Exposes 4.7 Million Members’ Health Data Through Web Analytics Configuration

Client-Side Security Breach Alert: Blue Shield of California Exposes 4.7 Million Members’ Health Data Through Web Analytics Configuration

A data breach at non-profit health insurer Blue Shield of California has affected 4.7 million members due to a misconfiguration of Google Analytics on their online platforms, leading to member data being shared with Google Ads. Information leaked included insurance plan details and medical claims. This second breach in a year may prompt regulatory scrutiny, financial penalties and damage to the company’s reputation.

Source: securityboulevard.com –

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