Breachesby GlyphPremera Blue Cross
Disclosed Mar 5, 202333,212 affectedConfirmed
The covered entity (CE), Premera Blue Cross, reported that a software application used by its business associate (BA) exposed the protected health information (PHI) of 33,212 individuals. The PHI involved included names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and health insurance information. The CE notified HHS, the affected individuals, the media, and provided substitute notice. In response to the breach, the CE and BA implemented additional administrative and technical safeguards to better protect PHI.
What is known
| People affected | 33,212 (as reported to HHS) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | Mar 5, 2023 |
| Discovered | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Happened | May 30, 2023 |
| Attack | Hacking |
| Data exposed | NamesHealth |
| Sector | Finance · US |
| Status | Confirmed |
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Notices filed
Other breaches at Premera Blue Cross
Ransomware breachRansomware, data exposed not stated. Reported to the Washington AG.HealthcareUSJul 18, 2022Cyberattack on Pacific Northwest health insurer exposes 10.4 million peoplePhishing exposed names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, financial details, health records, insurance details and addresses. Reported to the HHS archive.Phishing11M affectedInsuranceUSMar 17, 2015
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First seen 2026-09-25 (Washington AG), confirmed by Washington AG. Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.