Cyber Extortionists Threaten Major Breach of Freedman HealthCare Data
The Register
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Freedman HealthCare, a data and analytics firm that supports state agencies and healthcare providers, is facing a potential data breach by the cyber extortion group World Leaks, which claims to have stolen 52.4 GB of sensitive information. The data includes healthcare claims and payment details, affecting its extensive database projects for multiple states, including California and Rhode Island. If the claims are validated, this breach could have serious ramifications for millions of residents’ private information in the healthcare system. World Leaks, known for targeting significant organizations, has moved towards data theft and extortion instead of traditional ransomware tactics.
