Sensitive information stolen at CHPDC

https://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/547250-major-dc-insurance-provider-hacked-by-foreign-cybercriminals

Exploit: Nation-State Hacking
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Plan District of Columbia (CHPDC): Insurer

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Risk to Small Business: 1.761 = Severe CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s Community Health Plan District of Columbia (CHPDC) has announced a data breach carried out by what it described as a “foreign cybercriminal” group. The insurer confirmed that sensitive information about members was snatched and that they’ve notified authorities including the FBI and the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia

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Individual Risk: 1.603 = Severe In a written notification to customers, CHPDC noted that the stolen information may have included names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, Medicaid identification numbers, and other medical information. The company is offering free two-year credit and identity theft monitoring and a website with more information on help for consumers.

Customers Impacted: Unknown
How it Could Affect Your Customers’ Business: Nation-state cyberattack risks aren’t just a problem for government and military targets anymore. These clever cybercriminals will exploit any opening fast.

Risk Levels:
1 - 1.5 = Extreme Risk
1.51 - 2.49 = Severe Risk
2.5 - 3 = Moderate Risk

*The risk score is calculated using a formula that considers a wide range of factors related to the assessed breach.


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