Practice by Numbers Fixes Security Flaw Exposing Patient Records in Dental Software
Practice by Numbers, a developer of patient management software used in over 5,000 dental practices across the United States, has addressed a security vulnerability that exposed patients' private health records. The flaw was discovered by Joseph R. Cox, a patient who noticed that the portal allowed users to access other patients' documents, including personal information and medical histories. Cox attempted to alert the company but received no response, prompting him to contact TechCrunch. The issue was resolved after TechCrunch notified the company, which temporarily took down the portal to fix the bug. The company has since notified fewer than 10 affected patients and confirmed that no prior activity related to the bug was detected. 
