Summary
Montana officials are investigating a data breach involving Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) that possibly affected over 400,000 customers. The breach occurred due to unauthorized access at Conduent, a company providing services to BCBSMT, and exposed sensitive information like personal and medical data.
Key Facts
- The data breach may have impacted up to 462,000 people in Montana.
- The breach happened between November 8, 2024, and March 5, 2025.
- Personal details such as names, addresses, birth dates, and medical data were exposed.
- Conduent, a service provider, experienced a cyber incident affecting BCBSMT data.
- BCBSMT's own systems were not breached; it was a third-party service issue.
- The Montana State Auditor is investigating the incident for potential violations.
- BCBSMT is notifying affected customers and offering credit monitoring services.
- New cybersecurity initiatives and public awareness campaigns are being introduced in Montana.
