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.

Covenant Health suffered a data breach in May 2025, affecting over 478,000 individuals. The Qilin ransomware group claimed responsibility and released stolen data, which includes personal and health information. The breach was initially reported to involve only 7,800 individuals.

A data breach at Vitas Hospice exposed personal information of over 319,000 current and former patients, including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. It's uncertain if the breach involved ransomware, as no group has claimed responsibility.

Mainline Health Systems and Select Medical Holdings have reported data breaches affecting over 100,000 individuals. Mainline Health's breach was linked to the Inc Ransom ransomware group, while Select Medical's data exposure resulted from a security incident involving a former vendor.

McLaren Health Care has reported a significant data breach affecting the personal information of approximately 743,000 individuals. The breach occurred between July and August 2024, following a previous ransomware attack in 2023 that compromised the data of over 2 million people. The exposed information includes names and Social Security numbers among other sensitive details.

A Qilin ransomware attack on NHS supplier Synnovis has been linked to the death of a patient due to delays in blood test results. The attack disrupted services across multiple healthcare facilities, resulting in significant patient harm and the cancellation of thousands of medical appointments. The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by the NHS and the potential life-threatening consequences of such cyberattacks.

Cyberattacks surged during the summer of 2025, with ransomware groups targeting healthcare and retail sectors, while nation-state actors engaged in geopolitical cyber activities. Major incidents included the rise of the Interlock and Qilin ransomware groups, significant data breaches in retail, and the exploitation of Microsoft SharePoint vulnerabilities in a widespread campaign. Organizations are urged to improve their defenses by patching vulnerabilities, training personnel, and monitoring for lateral movement post-intrusion.

Ascension, a major U.S. healthcare system, has disclosed a data breach affecting personal and health information of patients due to a vulnerability in third-party software used by a former partner. The breach impacted over 114,000 individuals in Texas and included sensitive data such as Social Security numbers and medical records. Ascension is offering two years of free identity monitoring services to those affected.

Nearly 250,000 individuals were impacted by a data breach at Medical Associates of Brevard, a healthcare organization in Florida. The BianLian ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack, which involved the theft of personal and protected health information. The breach was discovered in January 2025, and the organization has since notified authorities and affected individuals.

A ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Kettering Health, a healthcare provider in Ohio. The breach has raised concerns about the security of sensitive patient data and highlights the ongoing threat of ransomware attacks in the healthcare sector.

A ransomware attack has compromised the US healthcare sector, impacting organizations such as AOA, DaVita, and Bell Ambulance. These breaches have raised concerns regarding the security of patient data and the potential disruption to healthcare services. The situation underscores the growing threat of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in the healthcare domain.

A new ransomware strain named KillSec is targeting healthcare institutions in Brazil, compromising their systems and demanding ransoms. The attacks have raised concerns about the security of sensitive patient data and the operational integrity of healthcare services amidst the ongoing pandemic. Authorities are urging institutions to bolster their cybersecurity measures to combat these threats.