Welltok Data Breach Victim Count Rises to 14.76 Million!
Denver-based patient engagement company Welltok, has confirmed that the recent data breach has impacted a staggering 14.76 million individuals across various health plans. Here is what you need to know about this incident:
👉 Vulnerability Overview: The breach stemmed from a flaw in the MOVEit Transfer tool, which Welltok had previously identified and attempted to patch.
👉 Data Compromised: Personal information including names, dates of birth, social security numbers, and health records were among the stolen data.
👉 Affected Entities: Numerous health organizations have been affected, including:
- Stanford Health Care
- Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford
- Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
- Stanford Medicine Partners
- Packard Children’s Health Alliance
This Healthcare Data Breach is a stark reminder that cyber threats are real and ever-evolving. All medical enterprises, large or small, must prioritize cybersecurity, not as an expense, but as an essential aspect of their operations!
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Full article by Steve Alder at The HIPAA Journal - https://bit.ly/3yLZ6Sl
