DentaQuest data breach exposes 2.6 million accounts after ShinyHunters leaks stolen data
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Summary
DentaQuest, a dental benefits administrator and Sun Life subsidiary, suffered a data breach exposing sensitive data from 2.6 million accounts. The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for stealing over 234 GB of data, which was later leaked after failed negotiations. DentaQuest confirmed unauthorized network access but stated customer service disruption was limited.
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The company said the incident caused limited disruption to customer service.
ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen more than 234 GB of DentaQuest data.
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