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NY Health Insurance Provider Data Breach

March 25, 2024
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NY Health Insurance Provider Data Breach

Healthfirst, a prominent New York health insurance provider, has recently informed 6,836 of its 2 million members about unauthorized access to its member portal, raising concerns about the security and privacy of member information. The company, which offers health plans under various entities, revealed that member names, dates of birth, Healthfirst member ID numbers, and member zip codes were exploited to create unauthorized accounts. Efforts have been made to address this breach by disabling the unauthorized accounts and updating internal digital member account validation protocols to avert similar incidents in the future.

This breach has prompted an ongoing investigation to ascertain the origins of the unauthorized activity, signifying the severity and urgency with which Healthfirst is approaching the matter. The company has emphasized that it has no reason to believe that this unauthorized access is connected to the Change Healthcare cyberattack. The affected individuals were timely notified about the breach on March 19, 2024, highlighting Healthfirst’s commitment to keeping its members informed and ensuring transparency.

The proactive measures taken by Healthfirst in response to this breach underscore its dedication to member privacy and security, particularly in light of the sophisticated and evolving nature of cyber threats. The incident serves as a reminder of the paramount importance of robust cybersecurity measures and rigorous privacy protocols within the healthcare industry, and the need for swift and effective responses to potential breaches. It also highlights the significance of continuous monitoring and updates to security protocols to safeguard sensitive member information from unauthorized access and potential exploitation.

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  • NY Health Insurance Provider Data Breached 6,836 Members Data

Tags: Change Healthcarecyber incidentsCyber Incidents 2024Cyber RiskCyberattacksHealthfirstMarch 2024New York health insurance
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