Largest data breach of health information affects estimated third of U.S. population

Change Healthcare (CHC) has confirmed a major cybersecurity incident that occurred on February 21, 2024, potentially affecting millions of Americans' healthcare data. The ransomware attack resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive information including health insurance details, medical records, and personal identification data. CHC has initiated a comprehensive response, including a thorough investigation with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement. The company is offering affected individuals two years of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services, and has established a dedicated support line (1-866-262-5342) for those concerned about their data security. For more information and resources, affected individuals can visit changecybersupport.com.