Microsoft-owned vendor blamed for massive healthcare breach

Healthcare firm Geisinger has alerted its patients to a data leak affecting over a million individuals as a result of unauthorized access by a former employee of its service provider, Nuance Communications. The incident exposed a range of patient data, excluding financial information. The ex-Nuance worker, now facing federal charges, is linked to an earlier violation at the firm. Geisinger’s announcement was delayed due to an ongoing law enforcement investigation.