Two U.S. senators have demanded answers from UnitedHealth Group regarding a data breach at its subsidiary Episource, affecting 5.4 million individuals’ sensitive information. This incident, along with previous cybersecurity failures, raises concerns about UHG’s ability to protect patient data and the security of its large-scale healthcare operations. #UnitedHealthGroup #Episource #DataBreach #Cybersecurity
Keypoints
- UHS’s subsidiary Episource experienced a data breach exposing personal medical information of 5.4 million people.
- Senators demand UHG disclose the timeline and measures taken following the breach.
- The incident involved theft of Social Security numbers and medical records during a hacker attack between January and February.
- Previous cyber incidents, including a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, highlight recurring security issues within UHG.
- Regulators and victims are awaiting UHG’s response and improvements in cybersecurity defenses.
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