Data Breach
DC Health Link Data Breach
56K records exposed • March 2023
The health insurance website for Washington DC got hacked, exposing data on members of Congress and their staff. Social Security numbers and health information were stolen.
What Happened
DC Health Link, the health insurance marketplace for Washington DC, was breached. The data included information on US Congressmen and their staff.
Attack method: System breach
What Data Was Exposed
Names, Social Security numbers, Dates of birth, Health plan information, Employer information
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What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Freeze your credit immediately
- 2.
Request IRS Identity Protection PIN
- 3.
Enroll in free identity monitoring
Lessons for Businesses
- • Government health data is a high-value target
- • Politicians are attractive targets
- • State exchanges need strong security
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