December 18, 2023 at 08:00AM
Delta Dental of California has notified over 6.9 million individuals that their personal information was compromised in the MOVEit hacking incident. The attackers gained access to a range of sensitive data by exploiting a vulnerability in the managed file transfer application. Delta Dental has taken steps to contain and remedy the breach and is offering free identity monitoring services to those affected.
The meeting notes summarize the recent data breach at Delta Dental of California, which has impacted more than 6.9 million individuals. The breach was a result of the MOVEit hacking incident, where attackers exploited a vulnerability in the MOVEit Transfer managed file transfer application, allowing them to access a wide range of personal information belonging to the affected individuals. Delta Dental has taken steps to notify the impacted individuals, contain and remediate the incident, as well as cooperating with law enforcement. The breach is one of the largest data breaches related to the MOVEit hack, underscoring the need for robust cybersecurity measures, including the evaluation of third-party vendors’ security posture. This summary provides an overview of the key details and implications of the data breach at Delta Dental.