Question 1

What happened in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City data breach?

Accepted Answer

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City experienced a data breach. The breach was publicly disclosed on June 2, 2021.

Question 2

What should I do if I was affected by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City breach?

Accepted Answer

If you were affected, you should: monitor your accounts and health records for suspicious activity, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus, watch for official notification letters from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, report any suspicious use of your health information to HHS, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Data Breach

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