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

By Zack WhittakerMay 18, 2026·Source: TechCrunch·35 views

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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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