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Podcast: 38b Change Healthcare Cyberattack Exposes Massive Security Gaps in Healthcare Data Management.
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Podcast: 38b Change Healthcare Cyberattack Exposes Massive Security Gaps in Healthcare Data Management.

Over 100 Million Records Breached, Affecting 27% of the U.S. Population.

Overview of the Change Healthcare Breach
In a breach affecting approximately 27.4% of the U.S. population, the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare compromised the sensitive data of over 100 million individuals. This incident is among the largest healthcare data breaches in history, exposing a vast array of personal health information, financial data, and medical records. Initial findings reveal that the breach stemmed from vulnerabilities in Change Healthcare’s server security, leaving healthcare providers and patients vulnerable to significant risks such as identity theft and fraud.

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