Question 1

What happened in the Highmark Inc. data breach?

Accepted Answer

Highmark Inc. experienced a phishing breach that occurred on January 27, 2021. The breach was discovered on January 27, 2021 and publicly disclosed on December 23, 2020.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the Highmark Inc. breach?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the Highmark Inc. 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 Highmark Inc., report any suspicious use of your health information to HHS, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

Highmark Inc. Data Breach

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