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Hacker Group RansomHub Breaches Florida Health Department, Demands Payment, Exposes Sensitive Data

Jul 12, 2024, 07:26 PM

A hacker group known as RansomHub has breached the Florida Department of Health's system, exposing sensitive data. The cyber attack has led to the release of thousands of records, including recent HIV diagnoses, hepatitis test results, and other personal information such as full names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, and insurance details. The breach has impacted vital records such as birth and death certificates. The stolen data has been leaked on the dark web, creating significant concerns over privacy and security for Floridians. The hackers have demanded payment following the breach, which was first reported on July 8 and July 9.