Oracle Health breach reportedly hits nearly 20 million people
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The short version
- Personal and medical data of nearly 20 million people was reportedly compromised.
- The attack targeted legacy Cerner systems now run by Oracle Health.
- Texas state filings list nearly 3 million residents.
What happened
Oracle acquired Cerner, a major electronic health records company, in 2022. The compromised systems are older Cerner infrastructure.
Why it might matter
Medical data can’t be changed the way a password can. If you were notified, watch for phishing that uses your health details.
What we don’t know yet
The total is reported, not confirmed by Oracle in the sources swept.
