A security researcher has detailed how an artificial intelligence company in possession of nearly 2.6 million medical records allowed them to be publicly visible on the internet. It’s a clear reminder that our personal health data is not safe.
As Secure Thoughts reports, on July 7 security researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered two folders of medical records available for anyone to access on the internet. The data was labeled as “staging data” and hosted by artificial intelligence company Cense AI, which specializes in “SaaS-based intelligent process automation management solutions.” Fowler believes the data was made public because Cense AI was temporarily hosting it online before loading it into the company’s management system or an AI bot.
The medical records are quite detailed and include names, insurance records, medical diagnosis notes, and payment records. It looks as though the data was sourced from insurance companies and relates to car accident claims and referrals for neck and spine injuries. The majority of the personal information is thought to be for individuals located in New York, with a total of 2,594,261 records exposed.
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Source: Report: AI Company Leaks Over 2.5M Medical Records | PCMag
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