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McKesson discloses breach after ShinyHunters claims patient data theft

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McKesson discloses breach after ShinyHunters claims patient data theft

McKesson disclosed unauthorized access to third-party applications and data theft. The ShinyHunters extortion group claims to have stolen 284 million patient data records from the healthcare and pharmaceutical distribution company.

Why it matters: Healthcare providers, insurers, and patients affected by McKesson's services face identity theft and fraud risk; practitioners should audit access logs for third-party applications and prepare breach notification procedures.

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