United StatesHackers affiliated with the ShinyHunters group claimed responsibility for a data breach at McKesson, a major U.S. pharmaceutical distributor, where they allegedly stole millions of patient records and employee information. McKesson confirmed the breach via its website, stating that attackers accessed cloud-hosted accounts through phishing and social engineering tactics. The stolen data includes personal identifiers like Social Security numbers and protected health information such as diagnoses and medication histories. While McKesson stated it continues operations and denies ongoing unauthorized activity, it did not confirm the ransom demand or the number of affected individuals. This incident follows a series of cyberattacks targeting healthcare companies, highlighting growing concerns over data security in the sector.
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