Data Breach Comedy of Errors: Over 1 Million Patients Exposed in CHC’s Connecticut Capers
In a plot twist reminiscent of a thriller, over 1 million Community Health Center patients in Connecticut found their personal data out for a stroll. The CHC data breach, discovered on January 2, 2025, has the healthcare provider reassuring patients while offering them free identity theft protection, because who said healthcare can’t come with a side of suspense?
Hot Take:
It seems like data breaches are the new trend in healthcare. Forget about getting your flu shot, just make sure your identity theft protection plan is up-to-date! CHC might want to consider offering a side of cybersecurity training with their healthcare services.
Key Points:
- Community Health Center (CHC) in Connecticut suffered a data breach affecting over 1 million patients.
- The breach involved personal and medical data but did not disrupt daily operations.
- CHC discovered the breach on January 2, 2025, although it began in mid-October 2024.
- The company is offering free identity theft protection to affected individuals.
- UnitedHealth faced a similar breach, impacting 190 million people and costing $1.1 billion.
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