http://krebsonsecurity.com/2015/02/data-breach-at-health-insurer-anthem-could-impact-millions/
By Brian Krebs
Krebs on Security
Feb 4, 2015
Anthem Inc., the nation’s second largest health insurer, disclosed
Wednesday that hackers had broken into its servers and stolen Social
Security numbers and other personal data from all of its business lines.
Given the company’s size, this breach could end up impacting tens of
millions of Americans.
Anthem didn’t specify how many consumer records may have been breached,
but it did say all of the company’s business units are affected. The
figures from Anthem’s Web site offer a glimpse at just how big this breach
could be: “With nearly 69 million people served by its affiliated
companies including more than 37 million enrolled in its family of health
plans, Anthem is one of the nation’s leading health benefits companies.”
The company said it is conducting an extensive IT forensic investigation
to determine what members are impacted.
“We are working around the clock to determine how many people have been
impacted and will notify all Anthem members who are impacted through a
written communication,” Anthem said in question and answer page released
about the breach.
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