Two U.S. healthcare firms have disclosed data breaches that together affect approximately 250,000 people. Clover Health Investments, based in New Jersey, and AngMar Management Services, based in Texas, both reported that hackers stole patient information during incidents in July.
The companies did not specify the exact types of patient data taken, but the breaches were serious enough to warrant public notification. The disclosures add to a steady stream of healthcare-sector attacks, where sensitive medical and personal information is a frequent target.
As with many breach reports, the full scope of harm may not be known until affected individuals see signs of misuse. Patients impacted by either incident are typically advised to monitor their accounts and explanations of benefits for suspicious activity.