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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.