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Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, a New Hampshire-based provider of orthopedic services, has recently disclosed that a cyberattack has compromised the personal information of over 88,000 individuals. The breach was detected on May 10, 2024, when suspicious activity on the organization's network was identified. An ensuing investigation revealed unauthorized access to files containing sensitive personal and health data. The exposed information includes names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, financial details, medical records, and health insurance information. Although Access Sports has offered fraud protection services to those affected, the organization has stated that there is no current evidence of misuse of the compromised data. The notification to impacted individuals was issued to ensure full transparency regarding the breach. Total responsibility claimed by the ransomware group Inc. The group, which surfaced in July 2023, is known for targeting various sectors including healthcare, education, and government. Inc Ransom has publicly leaked a substantial amount of data from Access Sports, including contracts, employee details, and financial documents. The group typically encrypts data on compromised systems and exfiltrates valuable information to pressure organizations into paying ransoms.