The City of Philadelphia disclosed a significant data breach that affected over 35,000 individuals, impacting both personal and protected health information. Here are the key details from the incident:
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- Breach Timeline and Access: Attackers gained access to multiple email accounts between May 26, 2023, and July 28, 2023. During this period, they were able to compromise sensitive information.
- Types of Information Exposed: The breached data included:
- Demographic Information: Names, addresses, dates of birth, and other contact details.
- Social Security Numbers and other identifying information.
- Medical Information: Diagnosis, treatment-related details, and other medical data.
- Limited Financial Information: Claims information.
- Number of Affected Individuals: A total of 35,881 individuals were affected by the breach.
- Notification and Response: The City began notifying affected individuals promptly:
- Individuals whose personal data (including Social Security numbers and financial
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