Breachesby GlyphAnthem
Disclosed Jan 26, 2007196,000 affectedUnverified
Tapes with names and SSNs of 196,000 members stolen from vendor
Cassette tapes holding names and Social Security numbers of about 196,000 customers were stolen from a lock box held by one of WellPoint's vendors.
What is known
| People affected | 196,000 (as reported by the organization) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Jan 26, 2007 |
| Attack | Vendor breach |
| Data exposed | NamesSocial Security numbers |
| Sector | Insurance · US |
| Status | Unverified: not yet confirmed by an official notice, a filing or the organization |
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