743,131 Americans Affected by Massive Data Breach – Firm Says Unknown Attacker May Have Exposed Names, Social Security Numbers, Driver’s License Numbers and More

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are now at risk of identity theft and fraud after an attacker hit a healthcare firm.

In a new filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, the Michigan-based McLaren Health Care says 743,131 Americans are impacted by a major cybersecurity incident.

The firm says an unknown threat actor gained access to McLaren’s database and stole patient information, which may include names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, medical histories and health insurance records.

“On or about August 5, 2024, McLaren became aware of suspicious activity related to certain McLaren/Karmanos computer systems and they immediately activated their emergency response processes. Additionally, McLaren launched an investigation with the assistance of third-party forensic specialists to secure their network and to determine

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