OB-GYN Associates, a women’s health practice located in Nevada experienced a cyberattack. On Aug. 30, 2025, the ransomware group INC RANSOM claimed responsibility for the data breach. According to a dark web posting on the group’s Tor network site, INC RANSOM stated they gained unauthorized access to the organization’s systems and obtained sensitive data.
INC RANSOM is known for targeting healthcare organizations and threatening to publish or sell stolen data if ransom demands are not met. However, cyberattacks of this degree typically involve the theft and encryption of both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI).
Compromised information may include names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, medical records, insurance details, and other sensitive patient or employee data. The total number of individuals has not been released, but is believed to include thousands of current and former patients.
Ob Gyn Associates has not yet released a public statement regarding the ransomware attack, but will be required to make certain federal and state disclosures. The practice will work to identify and notify affected individuals.
Based on the severity and method of the breach, individuals who may have received care from the practice should remain alert and may want to:
For more information about the women's healthcare practice, visit the OB-GYN Associates official website.
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