UnitedHealth Confirms Massive Data Breach Impacting 190 Million Americans

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UnitedHealth Group has officially confirmed a massive data breach involving Change Healthcare, affecting the personal and medical data of 190 million Americans. This breach, considered one of the largest in healthcare history, raises significant concerns about data privacy, cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and the growing threat landscape in the healthcare sector. Breach Details and Scope The cyberattack, which targeted Change Healthcare, a subsidiary providing healthcare billing and data services, compromised a vast amount of sensitive information, including: UnitedHealth acknowledged the breach after an extensive investigation, stating that attackers had gained unauthorized access…

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