UnitedHealthcare Data Breach Affects At Least 3,215 People

On Aug. 12, 2025, UnitedHealthcare disclosed a data breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, reporting that the incident affected at least 3,215 people in the United States.

According to the disclosure, the cybersecurity incident compromised both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). Exposed information may include names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver's license and state ID numbers, health insurance details and medical records.

The breach has the potential to put affected individuals at risk for identity theft and fraud, as both PII and PHI are highly sought after by cybercriminals.

UnitedHealthcare's response

In addition to the Health and Human Services disclosure, UnitedHealthcare will work to identify and notify affected individuals with the data breach details.

If you believe your personal and protected health information may have been compromised in this breach:

• Carefully review any notice or communication you receive from UnitedHealthcare.
• Monitor financial accounts and credit reports for signs of identity theft.
• Consider placing fraud alerts or credit freezes with the major credit bureaus.
• Be cautious of unsolicited emails or phone calls requesting personal information.

More information about UnitedHealthcare can be found on their official website.