Central Florida Hand Specialists Hit by Ransomware Attack

Central Florida Hand Specialists, a medical practice based in Orlando, Florida, experienced a cyberattack. On July 8, 2025, the RHYSIDA ransomware group posted on the dark web that they had compromised the medical practice's internal network.

According to the dark web listing, RHYSIDA claimed to have exfiltrated sensitive data from the organization and threatened to publish it. The cybercriminals also provided sample screenshots as proof of access on their dark web portal, indicating the breach’s authenticity.

It is believed that the ransomware attack compromised sensitive patient data, including both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). Exposed information may include names, dates of birth, contact details, driver's license or state ID copies, Social Security numbers, medical records, insurance information and possibly payment information.

This type of data breach is considered severe because it puts sensitive data at risk of public exposure or sale on criminal forums. RHYSIDA is known for targeting healthcare providers and threatening to leak stolen data if their ransom demands are not met.

Central Florida Hand Specialists' response

Central Florida Hand Specialists has not yet issued a public statement detailing their response to the data breach. The medical practice will be required to make certain state and federal disclosures and should notify impacted individuals by mail.

If you believe your personal and protected health information may have been compromised in this breach:

• Carefully review any notice or communication you receive from Central Florida Hand Specialists.
• Monitor financial accounts and credit reports for signs of identity theft.
• Consider placing fraud alerts or credit freezes with the major credit bureaus.
• Be cautious of unsolicited emails or phone calls requesting personal information.

For more information about the medical practice, visit the Central Florida Hand Specialists website.