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Change Healthcare Breach Hits 100M Americans

Krebs on Security

Change Healthcare says it has notified approximately 100 million Americans that their personal, financial and healthcare records may have been stolen in a February 2024 ransomware attack that caused the largest ever known data breach of protected health information. A breach notification from Change Healthcare.

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ConnectOnCall data breach impacted over 900,000 individuals

Security Affairs

ConnectOnCall disclosed a data breach impacting over 900,000 individuals, exposing their personal information. The company disclosed a data breach that exposed personal information and medical information of more than 900,000 individuals. ” reads the Notice of Data Security Incident. concludes the notice.

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100 million US citizens officially impacted by Change Healthcare data breach

Malwarebytes

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the HHS confirmed that it prioritized and opened investigations of Change Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group, focused on whether a breach of protected health information (PHI) occurred and on the entities’ compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Rules.

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McLaren Health Care data breach impacted over 743,000 people

Security Affairs

The ransomware attack that hit McLaren Health Care in 2024 exposed the personal data of 743,000 individuals. McLaren Health Care is notifying over 743,000 people of a data breach discovered on August 5, 2024. ” reads the data breach notification letter shared with the Maine Attorney General’s Office.

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Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology data breach impacted 235,911 individuals

Security Affairs

According to the data breach notification, the company identified affected individuals by March 31, 2025. ” reads the data breach notification sent to the impacted individuals. The company emphasized that, so far, there have been no reports of identity theft.

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Healthcare Now Third-Most Targeted Industry for Ransomware

SecureWorld News

Sensitive Data Theft and Exposure: Cybercriminals have reportedly stolen up to 120 TB of data in 2024 from healthcare providers alone. This stolen data is often exposed on both the clear and dark web, heightening risks of identity theft and further perpetuating cybercrime.

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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.