Electronic health record company CareCloud says 3.7 million people affected by breach

CareCloud, a major electronic health record provider, experienced a data breach affecting 3.7 million people. Hackers gained unauthorized access to their AWS environment for eight hours, leading to the exposure of sensitive data including Social Security numbers, credit card information, and medical records. The company initially notified law enforcement but later informed the SEC due to the severity of the compromised information. This incident highlights the ongoing risk to healthcare data and underscores the need for robust security measures within the industry.