NYC Health + Hospitals says hackers stole medical data and fingerprints during breach affecting at least 1.8 million people

May 18, 2026 Zack Whittaker

The New York public healthcare system said hackers stole personal and medical data, and scans of biometrics — including fingerprints — in one of the largest recorded breaches of 2026.

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