Massive Data Breach at HCA Healthcare Affects 11 Million Patients

HCA Healthcare, a major U.S. healthcare provider, has reported a breach of personal data belonging to approximately 11 million patients. The stolen data, which was advertised for sale on a cybercrime forum, includes patient names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and appointment details. HCA confirmed that the breach does not involve clinical or financial information. The origin and method of the breach remain unknown, and it is unclear whether HCA or one of its vendors was responsible for the compromised external storage location.