ADAPTHEALTH CONFIRMS 4.1M PEOPLE EXPOSED IN CYBERATTACK

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WED, SEP 9, 2026

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Healthcare company AdaptHealth has confirmed that a cyberattack discovered in July compromised data belonging to 4.1 million people. The breach was attributed to the ShinyHunters threat group.

AdaptHealth, a provider of home healthcare equipment and supplies, disclosed the scope of the July data breach following its investigation. The ShinyHunters group, known for targeting healthcare and other sectors, was behind the attack. The exposed data included personal information from millions of customers and patients. AdaptHealth notified affected individuals and is offering credit monitoring services as part of its response. The breach adds to a growing list of healthcare sector cyberattacks, where sensitive patient data remains a prime target. AdaptHealth said it has implemented additional security measures and is cooperating with law enforcement. The company recommended affected individuals monitor their accounts for suspicious activity and consider placing fraud alerts with credit bureaus.

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