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# [Sophisticated Attack at Anthem Inc. May Impact 80 Million Customers](https://www.secureworld.io/industry-news/sophisticated-attack-anthem-inc-may-impact-80-million-customers-0)

 Written by [SecureWorld News Team](https://www.secureworld.io/industry-news/author/secureworld-news-team) | Mon | Feb 16, 2015 | 7:43 PM Z

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