"20,800 Iowans impacted by National Data Breach That Exposed Medicaid Data"

A cyberattack has exposed personal data for thousands of Iowans who receive Medicaid.  The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services recently revealed that the breach that occurred last summer was part of an attack on a contractor's computer system.  It was noted that the Iowa Medicaid system itself was not hacked.  The department says approximately 20,800 Iowans may have had their names, Medicaid details, and other sensitive information exposed.  Those who have been impacted will be notified by a letter in the mail this week.  The letter will say what was exposed and what steps one should take to stay safe.

KCCI Des Moines reports: "20,800 Iowans impacted by National Data Breach That Exposed Medicaid Data"