Medtronic says ShinyHunters hackers stole around 9 million medical records in latest attack
Medtronic confirmed that hackers accessed data in certain corporate IT systems, with the ShinyHunters ransomware group claiming to have stolen over 9 million records containing personally identifiable and corporate information. The company stated that its products, patient safety, and core operations were unaffected, and that its manufacturing and distribution networks remain separate from the compromised systems. A subsidiary, MiniMed Group, also reported no material impact from the breach. The entry on ShinyHunters' leak site has since been removed, though Medtronic has not confirmed whether a ransom was paid.
- ▪Medtronic confirmed a cyberattack in which hackers accessed data from certain corporate IT systems.
- ▪The ShinyHunters ransomware group claimed responsibility, stating they stole over 9 million records including PII and internal data.
- ▪Medtronic emphasized that patient safety, products, manufacturing, and distribution operations were not impacted.
- ▪A Medtronic subsidiary, MiniMed Group, reported its IT systems were likely not affected.
- ▪The breach listing was removed from ShinyHunters' site, but Medtronic has not commented on whether a ransom was paid.
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Pro Security Medtronic says ShinyHunters hackers stole around 9 million medical records in latest attack News By Sead Fadilpašić published 28 April 2026 Medtronic confirms the attackers' claims When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A major medical device manufacturer disclosed a cyberattack affecting corporate IT systemsThe company emphasized that products, patient safety, and operations remain unaffectedA ransomware group claimed to have stolen millions of records, though details remain…
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