- A ransomware attack on the University of Hawaii Cancer Center's epidemiology division affected 1.2 million individuals.
- The breach included historical datasets with personal information such as Social Security numbers dating back over 30 years.
Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions
Relevant because it highlights the potential risks of securing historical data and could inform Texas credit unions about best practices for protecting sensitive information.
Original Source Material
Health Researchers Often Overlook Security of Historical Datasets An August 2025 ransomware attack on the University of Hawaii Cancer Center's epidemiology division has affected 1.2 million individuals, including personal information such as Social Security numbers of certain research study participants dating back more than 30 years.