Healthcare Breach Affects Millions

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Huge healthcare data breach exposes over 1 million Americans' sensitive information

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Community Health Center, Inc. has disclosed a data breach following a criminal cyberattack on its systems.

The attack has affected over a million people in the U.S. The type of information compromised varies depending on an individual’s relationship with CHC .

Patient data that may have been accessed includes names, dates of birth, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, diagnoses, treatment details, test results, Social Security numbers.

The CHC breach may not be as large as the UnitedHealth attack, but with over a million individuals affected, it’s still a serious incident.

Cybercriminals can exploit stolen data in various ways, from identity theft to targeted phishing scams.

Be wary of unexpected emails, calls or messages requesting personal information, and consider monitoring financial and medical accounts for suspicious activity.

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