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Medtronic Starts Notifying Individuals Affected by April 2026 Cyberattack

HIPAA Journal · · US Federal · Healthcare Privacy

Medtronic has started issuing notifications to individuals affected by an April 2026 cyberattack. The ShinyHunters threat group claimed responsibility for […] The post Medtronic Starts Notifying Individuals Affected by April 2026 Cyberattack appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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Allina Health System to Pay $12.5 Million to Settle Pixel Litigation

Allina Health System, a nonprofit health system based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that serves patients in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, has […] The post Allina Health System to Pay $12.5 Million to Settle Pixel Litigation appeared first on The HIPAA Journal.

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