A breach at CareCloud, a US healthcare technology company, has exposed the medical and financial data of approximately 345,000 individuals, with this number expected to rise as more states submit their filings. The breach, which was first disclosed in March, occurred when hackers gained access to CareCloud's Amazon Web Services (AWS)-hosted systems. CareCloud, which stores patient records for over 45,000 providers across the US, is now notifying those affected by the breach. The company's cloud-based electronic health record systems were compromised, resulting in the theft of sensitive patient data1. This breach highlights the ongoing risks associated with storing sensitive healthcare information in cloud-based systems. The fact that it took several months for the full extent of the breach to be disclosed raises concerns about transparency and notification procedures. This matters to healthcare providers and patients, as it underscores the need for robust security measures to protect sensitive medical and financial information.