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NYC Health and Hospitals breach exposes medical records, fingerprints, and geolocation data of 1.8 million people

The hackers had access to the network for more than two months before detection, stealing biometric data that affected individuals cannot replace. The breach originated through an unnamed third-party vendor.

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NYC Health and Hospitals disclosed that hackers stole medical records, personal data, and biometric information including fingerprints from at least 1.8 million people. The breach, which lasted from November 2025 to February 2026, originated th… [6383 chars]

Source: TNW | Published: 2026-05-18T18:06:20Z

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