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The Akira ransomware group hacked Fieldtex Products, stealing over 14 GB of data, including sensitive health information. The breach, disclosed by Fieldtex, impacts 238,615 individuals, with data such as names, addresses, and insurance details compromised.
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Fieldtex Products, a US company specializing in contract sewing and medical supply fulfillment, experienced a significant data breach, affecting 238,615 individuals. The Akira ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred in mid-August. Fieldtex disclosed the breach in a notice on November 20, revealing that hackers accessed a limited amount of protected health information, including names, addresses, dates of birth, and insurance member ID numbers.
The cybercriminals boasted about stealing over 14 GB of corporate documents, which they listed on their leak site. Although they threatened to publish the data soon, as of now, no files have appeared online. The breach highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector, where sensitive information is often targeted. This incident follows a trend of increasing ransomware attacks that compromise both personal and corporate data.
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