NYC Health + Hospitals says hackers stole medical data and fingerprints during breach affecting at least 1.8 million people

NYC Health + Hospitals says a months-long data breach allowed hackers to steal personal data, medical records, and fingerprints scans affects at least 1.8 million people.

NYCHHC is the largest public health system in the United States

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https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/18/nyc-health-and-hospitals-says-hackers-stole-medical-data-and-fingerprints-during-breach-affecting-at-least-1-8-million-people/

NYC Health + Hospitals says hackers stole medical data and fingerprints during breach affecting at least 1.8 million people | TechCrunch

The New York public healthcare system said hackers stole personal and medical data, and scans of biometrics — including fingerprints — in one of the largest recorded breaches of 2026.

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