“Hackers Claim Breach of Florida Health Department, Threaten Data Release”

A hacker group, RansomHub, has claimed responsibility for breaching the Florida Department of Health, threatening to release 100 GB of sensitive data unless an undisclosed ransom is paid. This incident has disrupted the issuance of birth and death certificates. The department, which holds sensitive information like COVID-19 vaccine records, confirmed a potential cyber incident affecting its online systems. Florida’s policy is to not pay ransoms. Law enforcement is currently involved in the investigation.

For more details, read the full article on MSN: Florida Health Department Data Captured in Cyberattack, Hackers Claim.

Key Points:

1. Incident: Hacker group claims breach of Florida Department of Health.
2. Threat: RansomHub demands ransom, threatens data release.
3. Impact: Disruption in birth and death certificate issuance.
4. Response: Law enforcement and department coordination.
5. Policy: Florida does not pay ransomware demands.

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