Data Breach
Healthcare.gov Data Breach
75K records exposed • October 2018
The government healthcare website got hacked. While only 75,000 people were affected, the data stolen was extremely sensitive - Social Security numbers, income, and immigration status.
What Happened
Healthcare.gov's Direct Enrollment pathway was breached, exposing sensitive health insurance application data including Social Security numbers and immigration status.
Attack method: System vulnerability
What Data Was Exposed
Names, Social Security numbers, Income data, Immigration status
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What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Freeze your credit with all three bureaus
- 2.
Sign up for the free identity monitoring offered
- 3.
File an IRS Identity Protection PIN request
Lessons for Businesses
- • Government healthcare data is extremely sensitive
- • Third-party integration points need auditing
- • Quick disclosure enables faster response
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