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Healthcare facilities operator Nutex says patient, employee data stolen in August incident

September 1, 2026 · The Record · Severity: MEDIUM

Cybercriminals breached company data and made an extortion attempt with it, Houston-based Nutex Health said in a filing with federal regulators.

Key Takeaways

  • Nutex Health suffered a data breach in August, exposing patient and employee data.
  • The cybercriminals used stolen data for an extortion attempt against the healthcare operator.
  • The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity risks in the healthcare sector.
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