Massive Data Breach , Impacts HCA Healthcare Network.<br />HCA Healthcare, responsible for 180 hospitals in <br />the Britain and the U.S., says that 11 million people <br />might have had their personal data stolen in a data breach. .<br />HCA Healthcare, responsible for 180 hospitals in <br />the Britain and the U.S., says that 11 million people <br />might have had their personal data stolen in a data breach. .<br />Fox News reports that the hacker posted <br />samples of the data online, including addresses, <br />phone numbers, emails and birth dates.<br />The healthcare provider said that the stolen data <br />included information on scheduled appointments <br />and listed medical departments involved.<br />The healthcare provider said that the stolen data <br />included information on scheduled appointments <br />and listed medical departments involved.<br />On July 11, the hacker reportedly dumped <br />a file online that included nearly 1 million <br />records from HCA's San Antonio division.<br />Fox News reports that the breach could <br />rank in the top five largest data breaches <br />reported by healthcare institutions. .<br />In 2015, Anthem Inc suffered <br />the worst data breach to date, <br />which impacted 79 million people. .<br />In the most recent incident involving HCA, the <br />hacker attempted to sell the stolen data and also <br />made an attempt to extort the healthcare provider.<br />Fox News reports that the hacker <br />claimed to have stolen 27.7 million records <br />and gave the company a July 11 deadline.<br />Following news of the hack, HCA said that it <br />would offer credit monitoring and identity theft <br />protection, while cautioning patients to be on guard. .<br />HCA reportedly treats 37 million patients every year <br />across a massive network that includes surgery <br />and urgent care centers in addition to hospitals.
