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Government itself tries to hack HealthCare.gov

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Dissent

Associated Press reports:

The government’s own watchdogs tried to hack into HealthCare.gov earlier this year and found what they termed a critical vulnerability — but also came away with respect for some of the health insurance site’s security features.

Those are among the conclusions of a report released today by the Health and Human Services Department inspector general, who focuses on health care fraud.

Read more on The Blade.


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