LeakNet Claims 11TB of Data Stolen in NYC Health + Hospitals Breach

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A data-extortion operation using the name LeakNet claims it stole an 11TB archive from NYC Health + Hospitals (NYCHH) containing information linked to more than 12 million people. The figure has not been confirmed by the health system, regulators, or an independent forensic review.

LeakNet published a preview on July 27 containing screenshots of databases, medical spreadsheets, internal messages, and what it described as a complete directory listing for the stolen archive. The group threatened to publish the remaining material in a later release.

As seen by Hackread.com, several screenshots contain visible patient names, addresses, telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and medical information.

Other images appear to show mental health diagnoses, HIV records, cancer-related appointments, and fingerprint documents bearing NYC Health + Hospitals branding. Hackread.com is not reproducing any patient-identifying details.

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12 Million Figure

Although the preview contains credible-looking samples, screenshots cannot establish where every file...

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