Massive Medicare Data Breach Exposes Personal Info of Over One Million Beneficiaries
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
A data breach in Wisconsin has resulted in the exposure of sensitive information belonging to approximately one million Medicare beneficiaries. The incident involved the unauthorized access of personal details by a third-party vendor, raising concerns about patient privacy and the security of health information systems. Authorities are working with affected individuals to mitigate risks and provide guidance on protecting their data.