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Massive Data Breach Affects Over 1 Million Patients

2/2/2025

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A significant data breach at Connecticut's Community Health Center has compromised the sensitive information of over one million patients, including names, Social Security numbers, and medical records. Discovered on January 2, 2025, this attack by a skilled hacker has prompted CHC to offer 24 months of free identity theft protection and to bolster its cybersecurity defenses.

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Story summary

A significant data breach at Connecticut's Community Health Center has compromised the sensitive information of over one million patients, including names, Social Security numbers, and medical records. Discovered on January 2, 2025, this attack by a skilled hacker has prompted CHC to offer 24 months of free identity theft protection and to bolster its cybersecurity defenses.