Question 1

What happened in the Blue Shield of California (BSC) data breach?

Accepted Answer

Blue Shield of California (BSC) experienced a insider breach that occurred on June 17, 2022. The breach was discovered on October 30, 2022 and publicly disclosed on June 17, 2022.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the Blue Shield of California (BSC) breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Social Security Numbers, Names, Addresses, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers.

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the Blue Shield of California (BSC) 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 Shield of California (BSC), report any suspicious use of your health information to HHS, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

Blue Shield of California (BSC) Data Breach

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