negativeSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-08-31T18:10:09Z
Data Breach at McKesson Exposes Millions of Patient Records, Hacked by ShinyHunters
A cyberattack on McKesson's cloud systems by the ShinyHunters hacking group exposed millions of patient records through phishing tactics, with hackers demanding a $55 million ransom. The breach compromised sensitive health data, including personal identifiers and medical information, marking another major incident in a series targeting healthcare organizations.
The company, which distributes medicines and medical devices to hospitals and healthcare practices across the U.S., said it was hacked and expects intermittent service degradation.
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