Medical records of 1m Americans stolen by 'skilled criminal hacker'
Briefly

A data breach at Community Health Center (CHC) has led to the theft of sensitive medical records of over one million patients. The breach, identified on October 14, 2024, was caused by a skilled hacker who accessed the system, potentially stealing names, Social Security numbers, and health insurance details among other personal data. CHC is notifying affected individuals and taking steps to prevent future breaches, while law firm Murphy Law is exploring class action lawsuits on behalf of victims concerned about identity theft and data security.
The information stolen may include highly sensitive patient details, such as names, Social Security numbers, and health insurance data, raising severe identity theft concerns.
Community Health Center is currently sending notifications to over one million patients after a data breach was discovered, impacting both current and former patients.
Lawyers are investigating the breach to determine potential legal action, highlighting the serious implications for those affected by this cybercrime.
CHC assured patients that it took immediate action by securing its systems and believes the criminal's access was stopped, aiming to restore trust.
Read at Mail Online
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