At least 26 million Americans have been impacted by a major hack that has been called the ‘largest breach in US history.’
Personal data was stolen from Conduent, a company that provides printing, paymentand document processing services for some of the largest health insurance providers in the nation.
Addresses, Social Security numbers and health information were exposed.
In Texas, as many as 15.4 million residents may have had their personal information compromised, while Oregon officials report another 10.5 million affected individuals.
Hundreds of thousands more in states including Delaware, Massachusetts and New Hampshire have also received breach notifications. Cybersecurity experts warned that anyone using state healthcare programs or other government services could have their sensitive data exposed.
Consumers concerned that their personal information may have been exposed or sold on the dark web can check their email addresses using the website HaveIBeenPwned.com.
By entering an email address, the tool scans known data breaches and shows whether that address has appeared in leaked databases linked to past cyberattacks.
If your information has been compromised, experts recommend taking steps to protect your identity, such as changing passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and considering a reputable data removal or identity protection service to reduce the spread of your personal data online.