Yale New Haven Health Data Breach Impacts Over 5.5 Million
A significant data breach at Connecticut's largest healthcare system, Yale New Haven Health, has affected more than 5.5 million people. The breach, stemming from a March cyberattack, allowed hackers to access sensitive patient data.
Stolen Data Includes Personal and Medical Information
According to a legally required notice filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the stolen data varies by individual. Compromised information may include:
- Patient names
- Dates of birth
- Postal and email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Race and ethnicity data
- Social Security numbers
- Medical record numbers
- Types of patient care received
Yale New Haven Health has stated that the number of affected individuals may change as the investigation continues.
Second Major Healthcare Data Breach This Week
This incident follows another major healthcare data breach revealed this week involving Blue Shield of California. This highlights the increasing vulnerability of healthcare systems to cyberattacks and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures.
Yale New Haven Health has posted a notice on its website with further details about the breach and steps individuals can take to protect themselves.
