A ransomware attack on Hospital Caribbean Medical Center in Puerto Rico has impacted up to 92,000 individuals, marking one of the latest cybersecurity incidents affecting healthcare organizations. The breach comes amid a broader wave of attacks targeting medical institutions, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in healthcare IT systems and the growing risks associated with sensitive patient data.
Hospital Caribbean Medical Center, located in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, disclosed the incident in a press release issued on February 8, 2026, confirming that its information systems were targeted in a cyberattack. The intrusion was identified through internal monitoring systems, prompting immediate containment measures to prevent further unauthorized access and secure affected infrastructure.
While the hospital did not initially confirm the scale of the breach or the specific types of compromised data, the incident has since been listed on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights breach portal, indicating that up to 92,000 individuals may have been affected. Details regarding the exact nature of the exposed information remain undisclosed.
Although the hospital’s official statement did not classify the event as a ransomware attack, a cybercriminal group known as The Gentlemen has claimed responsibility. The group added the hospital to its dark web leak site on February 17, 2026, alleging that it had exfiltrated sensitive data, including patient information, and issued threats to release the data if ransom demands are not met.
In response to the incident, Hospital Caribbean Medical Center stated that it has strengthened its cybersecurity posture by enhancing monitoring capabilities, implementing additional updates to its technological infrastructure, and reinforcing internal security protocols. These measures are aimed at preventing future incidents and improving overall system resilience.
The attack underscores the increasing pressure on healthcare providers to secure their digital environments against sophisticated threat actors. With patient data representing a high-value target, ransomware groups continue to exploit system vulnerabilities, often leveraging data exfiltration and extortion tactics to maximize impact.
As investigations continue, the full scope of the breach and its implications for affected individuals remain unclear. However, the incident serves as another reminder of the critical need for robust cybersecurity strategies across the healthcare sector, particularly as cyber threats grow in scale and complexity.
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