MedStar suffers data breach,183K patients exposed | Cybernews

MedStar, an American healthcare provider, has experienced a significant data breach affecting 183,000 patients. Personal and health insurance information was accessed following unauthorized entry into MedStar’s system through employee email accounts. The breach, which took place intermittently between January and October 2023, was disclosed after a comprehensive investigation that concluded in March 2024. Although there is no evidence that the information was used maliciously, MedStar has taken steps to enhance their security measures and has advised patients to monitor their healthcare statements for any discrepancies.

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