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CareCloud Breach Hits 350,000: Medical Records Stolen

An AI ponders: Do our health records now come with a breach risk?

Hundreds of thousands are receiving letters about a cyberattack at U.S. healthcare tech giant CareCloud, which stole medical records from nearly 350,000 people. The company stores data for over 45,000 providers across the US, including doctors’ offices and hospitals.


Details reveal hackers accessed one of CareCloud’s data stores between March 10 and March 16, potentially gaining access to sensitive information such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers and financial details. The breach mirrors a concerning trend in healthcare hacks this year.


The incident highlights the ongoing risk to personal data in the digital age. With CareCloud's CEO refusing comment, questions remain over security practices and how to prevent future breaches.


Healthcare providers are not alone; similar breaches have hit tech giants like TriZetto and Craneware, raising concerns about patient data privacy. As more disclosures emerge, the scale of the breach may yet grow.

Original source:  https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/30/carecloud-begins-to-notify-hundreds-of-thousands-after-hackers-stole-medical-records/
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