25-10-09, 2:10 p.m.

Hackers quietly infiltrated a Florida radiology group, stealing personal and medical data from over 171,000 patients before detection nearly a year later. The breach highlights the hidden risks of delayed cybersecurity action in healthcare systems.

The Doctors Imaging Group, a radiology practice with offices in Gainesville and Palatka, Florida, has confirmed that hackers accessed its network for nearly a week in November 2024, stealing sensitive data from more than 171,000 patients — yet the breach wasn’t discovered or reported until late August 2025.

During that time, attackers quietly moved through the network, copying confidential records that included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, insurance details, and even treatment and claim information. The organization confirmed that some files were exfiltrated, though it remains unclear whether the motive was ransomware, data resale, or blackmail. What’s most alarming is how long it took to uncover the intrusion — nearly 10 months of silent exposure before patients were notified.

Healthcare data breaches like this are becoming disturbingly common. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that more than 80 million individuals have been affected by healthcare-related data breaches in 2025 alone — a record-breaking year for the sector. The reason? Medical information is worth up to 50 times more than a credit card number on the dark web, making healthcare organizations prime targets for cybercriminals who know that any disruption in operations can put lives at risk.

This incident serves as a powerful reminder that cyberattacks are no longer short-term events — they’re long-term infiltrations that thrive on delayed detection and insufficient monitoring. A single vulnerability can grant access to months’ worth of sensitive data, and the financial and reputational damage can take years to repair.

At Upside Business Technologies, we help organizations like medical practices, clinics, and healthcare providers stay ahead of these silent breaches. Our cybersecurity solutions focus on early threat detection, 24/7 monitoring, encrypted data backup, and rapid incident response — so potential intrusions are identified and stopped before damage occurs.

Cybercriminals aren’t waiting a year to strike. Don’t wait a year to find out you’ve been hit. Protect your data, your patients, and your reputation with proactive cybersecurity measures that work.

Stay aware. Stay secure. Stay protected.