Connecticut Attorney General Richard. Blumenthal is investigating Blue Cross Blue Shield s loss of. tax identification and Social.Security numbers for 800,000 healthcare providers nationwide. The companies lost the information when a laptop was stolen Aug. 25. The information was for doctors, therapists, and other. professionals, according to a statement from the attorney general issued. The attorney general is also seeking additional identity theft.protection for affected doctors and other professionals, he said. The information is also being sought by Blumenthal.
Source: https://threatpost.com/connecticut-investigates-blue-cross-blue-shield-data-breach-111709/73118/