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Change Healthcare Breach Hits 100M Americans

Krebs on Security

“Affected insurance providers can contact us to prevent leaking of their own data and [remove it] from the sale,” RansomHub’s victim shaming blog announced on April 16. According to the HIPAA Journal, the biggest penalty imposed to date for a HIPPA violation was the paltry $16 million fine against the insurer Anthem Inc.

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‘Treacherous Territory’: Cyber Experts Warn of Unprecedented Threats

eSecurity Planet

Airlines, insurance firms, and other industries are finding themselves in the crosshairs of increasingly sophisticated hackers, and experts say both businesses and individuals must act now to avoid falling victim. Insurance and payroll firms also breached Beyond airlines and retailers, insurance and benefits providers are also under siege.

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UnitedHealth almost doubles victim numbers from massive Change Healthcare data breach

Malwarebytes

Health insurance information: Details about primary, secondary, or other health plans/policies, insurance companies, member/group ID numbers, and Medicaid-Medicare-government payor ID numbers. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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4.7 million customers’ data accidentally leaked to Google by Blue Shield of California

Malwarebytes

The tech giant may have used this data for targeted advertising, according to Blue Shield, which is one of the largest health insurers in the US. Blue Shield a nonprofit health insurer serving nearly 6 million members, used Google Analytics to monitor how customers interacted with its websites to improve services. .”

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Top 10 Cybersecurity Trends to Expect in 2025

Hacker's King

Companies will adopt stricter identity verification and access controls, ensuring that even internal users face rigorous authentication processes. Expansion of Cyber Insurance As cyberattacks grow in frequency and scale, the demand for cyber insurance will surge.

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UnitedHealth Confirms 100 Million Affected in Change Healthcare Breach

SecureWorld News

UnitedHealth, one of the largest health insurers in the United States, had to undertake a lengthy investigation to confirm the scope of the breach, and its findings emphasize the need for agile security operations that can respond quickly to contain threats and protect data.

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Top Cybersecurity Trends to Watch Out For in 2025

Centraleyes

By focusing on identity and access management (IAM), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and micro-segmentation, ZTA provides a robust defense against modern threats. Insurance Becomes a Necessity The rise of high-profile cyberattacks has led to increased demand for cyber insurance.