Millions at risk of fraud after massive health data hack in France

A data breach at Viamedis—responsible for third-party payments for 84 top-up insurance providers serving over 20 million people—was disclosed on February 2, putting millions at risk of fraud. The scope of affected individuals remains under investigation, with no clear attribution provided; clients include Carte Blanche Partenaires, Itelis, Kalixia, and Santéclair.