What was the biggest healthcare data breach? History explored as UnitedHealthcare data breach impacts 190 million Americans
In 2024, the UnitedHealthcare data breach shocked almost everyone in the US, primarily impacting the health conglomerate’s Change Healthcare (CHC) division.
Change Healthcare Data Breach Impact Grows to 190 Million Individuals
The impact of the Change Healthcare ransomware-caused data breach has increased from 100 million to 190 million individuals.
Change Healthcare Breach Impacted Data Of 190 Million People: UnitedHealth
UnitedHealth says that the 2024 breach of Change Healthcare impacted the data of 190 million people, up from the prior estimate of 100 million people.
UnitedHealth Estimates Change Healthcare Hack Impacted About 190 Million People
Over half of the U.S. had private data stolen in a 2024 cyberattack at the insurance giant—far more than previous estimates.
2024 US Healthcare Data Breaches: 720 Incidents, 186 Million Compromised User Records
In 2024 organizations informed the US government about 585 healthcare data breaches affecting a total of nearly 180 million user records.
UnitedHealth confirms 190 million Americans affected by Change Healthcare data breach
The number of individuals confirmed to be affected by the data breach is almost double the company's previous estimate. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
UnitedHealth says hack at tech unit impacted 190 million people
The cyberattack at UnitedHealth Group's tech unit last year affected the personal information of 190 million people, the health conglomerate said on Friday, making it the largest healthcare data breach in the United States.
UnitedHealth hack exposed data for 190M people
The cyberattack at UnitedHealth Group exposed personal information of 190 million people, leading to a $22 million ransom payment in bitcoin.
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