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How Data Inference Could Expose Customer Information: The Case of UnitedHealth Breach

In 2024, the UnitedHealth data breach affected one in three Americans, one of the worst healthcare breaches on record. The breach involved personal identifiable information, personal health information, and billing data, potentially revealing private medical procedures. Cybersecurity expert, Clyde Williamson, highlighted the risk of subsequent breaches and double extortion scenarios, reinforcing the need for prevention through methods like data de-identification.

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