HIV diagnoses, patient data released in Florida health department hack

The Florida Department of Health experienced a significant data breach by the hacker group RansomHub, resulting in the release of over 20,000 files containing sensitive personal information, including HIV test results, immunization records, and doctors' notes, on the dark web. The breach exposed individuals' full names, social security numbers, and other private data, predominantly from Broward County. State officials confirmed the breach after several days and emphasized the ongoing challenge of cyberattacks on healthcare providers. The compromised data includes detailed medical records as well as internal department files. Notifications to affected individuals will follow a thorough review of the extent of the breach.

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