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DentaQuest breach exposes data of 15 million people
Original: DentaQuest data breach exposes health and personal data of 15 mn people
DentaQuest, a large US dental insurance provider, has suffered a data breach affecting the health and personal information of roughly 15 million people. The exposed data reportedly includes sensitive health records alongside personal details, making those affected potential targets for identity theft and fraud. The incident adds to a string of major healthcare-sector cyberattacks, and attention is focused on how many customers must be notified and what protection is being offered.
Why now: Healthcare data breaches affecting millions are rare in scale and raise immediate concerns over identity theft and data security.
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