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Cancer Center: Hackers Stole Research Files, Encrypted Data

Summary

- Ransomware hackers stole research files from the University of Hawaii Cancer Center in an August 2025 incident. - This highlights risks involving compromises of medical research data.

Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions

Texas CUs may handle sensitive personal and medical information, making them vulnerable to similar cyber threats.

Original Source Material

University of Hawaii Cancer Center Paid Ransom Cancer patients who participated in University of Hawaii Cancer Center studies during the 1990s may soon receive a notification that ransomware hackers stole their data in an August 2025 incident. Experts said the hack spotlights concerning risks involving compromises of medical research data.