Blue Shield of California members may have had their data exposed in a November data breach. Information included member names, dates of birth, addresses, subscriber IDs, social security numbers, and vision related treatment details. The company has offered no-cost credit monitoring and identity restoration services to affected members. It is the latest company to suffer a health data breach, with the healthcare industry experiencing the greatest financial impact, averaging $10.9 million in costs per breach.
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‘Amber alert’ as NHS in Plymouth makes urgent plea for people with certain blood type
The NHS has issued an urgent call for O type blood donors, following increased demand after the recent cyber attack. The attack led to reduced