In January 2021, Health Net Defendants experienced a data breach involving unauthorized access to members' information. This breach was part of a larger incident concerning a third-party service provider's platform. The compromised data included various types of personal and health-related information.

How many accounts were compromised?

The data breach impacted over 150 million individuals.

What data was leaked?

The data exposed in the breach included addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, insurance identification numbers, and health information.

How was NFTA hacked?

The unauthorized access to Health Net Defendants' members' information on the FTA platform occurred between January 20-22, 2021. However, the specific methods used by the hackers and the investigation findings remain unclear. As part of the proposed settlement, Health Net Defendants have agreed to undertake remedial measures and enhanced security measures to prevent future breaches.

NFTA's solution

In response to the hack, Health Net Defendants committed to implementing enhanced security measures and remedial actions as part of the settlement agreement. Although specific details about these measures remain unclear, they aim to prevent future incidents and protect the private information of their members. The settlement also includes the establishment of a $10 million fund to provide credit monitoring, insurance services, and cash payments for affected individuals.

How do I know if I was affected?

It is not clear whether Health Net Defendants reached out to affected users. However, if you received a notice from the Health Net Defendants about your personal information being compromised, you are included in the settlement as a member of the Settlement Class. If you are unsure about your information being compromised, you can visit HaveIBeenPwned to check your credentials.

What should affected users do?

In general, affected users should:

• Change Your Passwords: Immediately update your passwords for any accounts that may have been compromised. Make sure the new passwords are strong and unique, not previously used on any other platform.

• Reset Passwords for Other Accounts: If you've used the same or similar passwords for other online accounts, reset those as well. This is crucial as attackers often try using stolen passwords on multiple sites.

• Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Activate 2FA on any affected accounts. Consider enabling this additional security feature on all other important online accounts to significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access.

For more specific help and instructions related to NFTA's data breach, please contact NFTA support directly.

Where can I go to learn more?

If you want to find more information on the NFTA data breach, check out the following news articles:

• Health Net FTA Data Breach Settlement - Home