Question 1

What happened in the California Physicians' Services d/b/a Blue Shield of California (BSC) data breach?

Accepted Answer

California Physicians' Services d/b/a Blue Shield of California (BSC) experienced a data breach. The breach was publicly disclosed on December 29, 2022.

Question 2

What should I do if I was affected by the California Physicians' Services d/b/a 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 California Physicians' Services d/b/a 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.

California Physicians' Services d/b/a Blue Shield of California (BSC) Data Breach

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