Express Scripts Warns of Potential Large Data Breach Tied to Threat (updated)

Express Scripts (Nasdaq:ESRX), one of the largest pharmacy benefit management companies in North America, today announced that it has received a letter from an unknown person or persons trying to extort money from the company by threatening to expose millions of the company's patients' records.

The letter included personal information of 75 members, including their names, dates of birth, social security numbers, and in some cases, their prescription information. The company said it has notified the affected members. It also immediately notified the FBI, which is investigating the crime. The company also said that it is conducting its own investigation with the help of outside experts in data security and computer forensics. The letter arrived in early October.

Source - Global Newswire

Update of 12-6-08: Express Script's notification to Maryland's Attorney General indicates that one Maryland resident was among the 75 whose data were included in the extortion letter.

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