Ransomware Group N0n Hits: Houston Thyroid and Endocrine Specialists
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Houston Thyroid & Endocrine Specialists — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group N0n. This data breach, discovered on 2026-09-30T22:53:00.862321+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Houston Thyroid & Endocrine Specialists |
| Threat Group | N0n |
| Summary | Healthcare – Endocrinology (US) · Houston, Texas | 14,441 patient document scans from a Houston endocrinology practice: lab results, medical summaries, diagnoses, insurance records, day sheets; Protected health information of thousands of patients including SSNs, dates of birth, and clinical data; Billing and claims records with financial data | [ACTIVE: deadline 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC] |
| Date of Breach | 2026-09-30T22:52:46.877549+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-09-30T22:53:00.862321+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Business Sector | Healthcare |
How to reduce your ransomware risk
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