In November 2008, Express Scripts database was hacked. (Yes, nearly a year ago!) They have been claiming that only a limited number of accounts have been compromised, but this week we were notified that it was much more widespread.

Anyway, here is the "official" Express Scripts site about it: http://www.esisupports.com/

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There was a similar extortion attempt in the state of Virginia a while back. .

http://www.computerworld.com/s...lth_data_demands_10M

In fact the article mentions Express Scripts situation. Note the reference.

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The breach at the Virginia health agency highlights the "overall lack of compliance" with HIPAA within the health care sector, said Peter MacKoul, president of HIPAA Solutions LC, a consulting firm in Sugar Land, Texas.