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Major Massachusetts health insurer hit by ransomware attack, member data may be compromised

Por: Associated Press Health May 25, 2023

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BOSTON (AP) — The second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts was the victim of a ransomware attack in which sensitive personal information as well as health information of current and past members may have been compromised, company officials said.Point32Health said in a statement on its website Tuesday that a “cybersecurity ransomware incident” affecting its Harvard Pilgrim Health Care program was detected April 17.An ongoing... + full article



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