Medicare data leak fears Social Security exposure Here is what to check now

A CMS provider database was exposed for weeks

A Medicare provider database on CMS reportedly stayed publicly accessible for weeks, raising fears that Social Security numbers could be exposed and used for identity theft. Officials say Medicare beneficiaries were not directly impacted, but cybersecurity experts warn that even without a breach by hackers, leaked SSNs can enable fraud and long-term identity risk. Here is how to check your exposure.