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Health data of 500,000 people offered for sale online in China after UK Biobank breach
Half a Million People's Health Data Is for Sale. This Is What Happens When We Hand Our Data to Institutions.
What Happened
UK Biobank, a major British medical research database containing detailed health and genetic information, has suffered a data breach. Health data belonging to approximately 500,000 individuals is reportedly being offered for sale online, with the breach linked to actors in China. UK Biobank colle...
What's In Your Control
Whether you have previously volunteered for UK Biobank (if so, monitor for contact from them). Whether you use unique, strong passwords and two-factor authentication on any health-related accounts....
