Healthcare Billing Provider Conduent Suffers Major Breach, 10.5 Records Exposed
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Conduent, a provider of healthcare billing services, recently reported a massive data breach impacting 10.5 million individuals, marking one of the largest incidents in healthcare history. The exposed data includes names and Social Security numbers, raising significant concerns about patient privacy and security in healthcare technology. Although there is currently no evidence of data misuse, the breach underscores the vulnerabilities within healthcare systems and the critical need for enhanced cybersecurity measures. As Conduent collaborates with forensic experts to address the incident, healthcare professionals must be vigilant and proactive in safeguarding sensitive patient information.
