Breachesby GlyphCalifornia Physicians' Service
Disclosed Apr 13, 201818,416 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Blue Shield of California, reported that its business associate (BA) Sharecare Health Data Services, LLC, was the victim of a cyber-attack affecting the protected health information (PHI) of 18,416 individuals. The PHI involved included names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and clinical information. The CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and posted substitute notice on its website. Affected individuals were also provided complimentary credit monitoring services.
What is known
| People affected | 18,416 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Happened | May 22, 2018 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | NamesHealth |
| Sector | Healthcare · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
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First seen 2026-09-25 (California AG), confirmed by California AG. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.