Anthem medical data breach
Anthem medical data breach
The Anthem medical data breach (/ˈænθɛm/ /ˈmɛdɪkəl/ /ˈdeɪtə/ /briːtʃ/) refers to a significant cybersecurity incident that occurred in 2015, affecting the health insurance company Anthem Inc..
Etymology
The term "Anthem medical data breach" is a combination of the company's name, "Anthem", the field it operates in, "medical", and the incident that occurred, a "data breach".
Incident
In February 2015, Anthem Inc. announced that it had been the victim of a cyber attack, resulting in the unauthorized access and potential theft of personal information belonging to approximately 78.8 million individuals. The compromised data included names, birth dates, social security numbers, addresses, and employment information, including income data.
Aftermath
Following the breach, Anthem Inc. offered free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to affected customers. The company also worked with a cybersecurity firm to evaluate its systems and identify potential vulnerabilities. The breach led to increased scrutiny of the healthcare industry's cybersecurity practices and prompted calls for stronger data protection measures.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anthem medical data breach
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