Hacker group claims cyberattack on UNM Hospital, then apologizes
- Status
- Unverified: only social posts report this so far
- Kind
- Breach
- Vendor
- UNM Hospital
- First seen
Summary
A Bluesky post reports that a hacker group claimed a cyberattack on UNM Hospital and then apologized and offered patients cash. The post says the group is keeping copies of the stolen data, but this item does not independently confirm the breach or its scope.
If you use UNM Hospital
Watch for phishing or extortion messages that reference UNM Hospital or your care.
Check for official notices from UNM Hospital about whether your personal or medical data was affected.
Monitor financial and medical billing statements for unfamiliar activity.
Treat any offer of payment or apology from the group as unverified and do not engage with it.
Wait for an official statement from UNM Hospital before acting on claims
Be wary of unsolicited payment or data-recovery offers tied to the claimed attack
What the sources say 2
· Bluesky: “A hacker group apologizing and offering cash after a hospital breach is a strange twist, but don't be fooled.” Source
· Mastodon: “Hacker Group Claims UNM Hospital Cyberattack, Then Apologizes and Offers Patients $2,500” Source