Press release
Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor has issued a consumer alert to help keep Ohioans informed after the recent announcement of a cyber-attack on Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. The cyber-attack exposed the personal information of both current and former Anthem members and policyholders.
“Cybersecurity is an increasingly serious issue impacting more than just insurance companies as several major companies have recently fallen victim to hackers and cyber-attacks,” Taylor said. “In order to protect consumers and their personal information, companies must be vigilant in their efforts to secure their systems and data. I will continue to work with regulators across the country to identify the scope of the Anthem attack and seek solutions to protect personal consumer and health information.”
Taylor is urging consumers to take action to protect their information, including using identity protection that Anthem is providing, using common sense when providing sensitive information, and being aware of phishing attempts and other fraudulent activity.