Covenant Health Data Breach Exposed 478,000 Patient Records
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Covenant Health recently suffered a data breach affecting approximately 478,000 individuals, exposing sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers and medical records. Discovered during a routine security audit, the breach has raised significant concerns about the adequacy of current security measures and the heightened risks of identity theft and fraud for those affected. In response, Covenant Health is not only offering credit monitoring but is also committing to strengthening its cybersecurity infrastructure through enhanced training and protocols. This incident underscores the critical need for healthcare providers to adopt robust cybersecurity strategies to safeguard patient information amidst escalating cyber threats.
