Breachesby GlyphCalifornia Physicians' Services
Disclosed Nov 6, 20202,841 affectedConfirmed
California Physicians’ Services dba Blue Shield of California, a covered entity (CE), reported that its business associate (BA) experienced a ransomware attack that compromised the electronic protected health information (ePHI) of 2,841 individuals. The ePHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, and health insurance information. The BA notified law enforcement; the CE notified HHS, affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice.
What is known
| People affected | 2,841 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Happened | Jan 20, 2021 |
| 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.