"The investigation revealed that certain files had been stolen in the prior days, potentially including names, dates of birth, addresses, and social security numbers, among other sensitive information."
"The Rhysida ransomware group claimed to have stolen more than 370,000 files totaling 500 GB and attempted to sell the data for 10 bitcoin, approximately $1 million at the time."
"Cookeville Regional Medical Center stated that it has no evidence that any information may have been misused as a result of this incident, despite the significant risk of abuse."
Cookeville Regional Medical Center suffered a ransomware attack that led to a significant data breach affecting over 337,000 individuals. The attack was discovered on July 14, 2025, revealing that sensitive information, including names, dates of birth, and social security numbers, had been stolen. The Rhysida ransomware group listed the medical center on their leak website, attempting to sell the data for 10 bitcoin. Although they did not find a buyer, the stolen data was made available for free download. The hospital stated there is no evidence of misuse of the information.
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