In response to the breach, MCNA is offering one year of free identity theft protection to affected customers and advising them to monitor their accounts and bills for any signs of suspicious activity. As the largest insurer in the United States for government-backed plans catering to children and seniors, MCNA’s partners include New York City and numerous unions.
This incident stands as the largest health data breach of 2023 thus far, surpassing the previous record set by the March breach at PharMerica, which impacted nearly 6 million patients. While MCNA is not alone in facing ransomware attacks, the industry has responded in varying ways. Some organizations have refused to pay ransoms and have dealt with the consequences, while others have opted to pay substantial sums to regain control of their systems.
