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2025 Sees 345 Major Health Data Breaches, 30M Affected

7/8/2025

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In 2025, the U.S. faced a staggering 345 major health data breaches, compromising the personal information of nearly 30 million individuals, with hacking as the primary culprit. The most significant breach struck Yale New Haven Health System, endangering 5.5 million patients. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for enhanced security protocols among third-party vendors.

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In 2025, the U.S. faced a staggering 345 major health data breaches, compromising the personal information of nearly 30 million individuals, with hacking as the primary culprit. The most significant breach struck Yale New Haven Health System, endangering 5.5 million patients. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for enhanced security protocols among third-party vendors.