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Health Now Networks

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Health Now Networks, a telemarketing service, experienced a data breach exposing over 320,000 unique email addresses alongside sensitive personal health information.

Records exposed
321,920 records
Breach date
Breach Mar 25, 2017
Last update
Updated Apr 7, 2017

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesGendersHealth insurance informationIP addressesNamesPersonal health dataPhone numbersPhysical addressesSecurity questions and answersSocial connections

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In March 2017, Health Now Networks, a telemarketing service, experienced a data breach due to an unsecured database, exposing personal health-related information of individuals. The compromised data included sensitive details such as health insurance information, personal health insights, and over 320,000 unique email addresses.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Exposed sensitive personal health information may lead to potential identity theft or targeted scams.
Business Impact
Loss of reputation and potential legal consequences related to mishandling sensitive data.
Affected Sectors
  • Telemarketing
  • Healthcare
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • Monitor accounts for suspicious activity.
  • Change associated security Q&A pairs.
  • Request reports on unauthorized use of personal data.

Preventive Measures

  • Organizations should implement strict access controls.
  • Regularly audit database security.
  • Educate staff on secure handling of sensitive information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

The breach impacted sensitive medical information, insurance details, personal identifiable information, and over 320k unique emails.