<ul><li>A major data breach has affected 1.6 million individuals, compromising their personal and medical data including Social Security numbers, diagnoses, lab results, and insurance details.</li><li>The breach is considered one of the most severe healthcare breaches of the year. Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC), a lab testing provider serving organizations like Planned Parenthood, has become a target for cyber criminals.</li><li>The gravity of the breach is emphasized by experts who point out the potential consequences, including identity theft, medical fraud, and social engineering attacks. The healthcare sector continues to be a prime target for threat actors.</li><li>As a result, experts emphasize the urgent need for healthcare organizations to adopt a threat-informed, zero-trust security model and for affected individuals to remain vigilant for potential phishing attempts and fraudulent activities.</li></ul>

Critical Patient Data Exposed: 1.6 Million Affected in Widespread Healthcare Cyber Attack

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