hicare Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving hicare.
•Discovered on February 28, 2026.
•Confirmation level: Based on reports.

Detailed summary

In February 2026, the Nightspire ransomware group claimed a cyberattack on Hicare, a U.S. healthcare company, with the breach reportedly occurring around February 21, 2026. This activity was first reported by several ransomware monitoring sites tracking Nightspire's claims on the dark web.

As of current reports, no specific data types or the number of affected individuals have been publicly disclosed or confirmed by Hicare or the ransomware group. The group stated "Data is not available now," indicating no public data leak. Information regarding states affected, SSN, medical, or financial data involvement, and official notifications from Hicare remains unknown.

It is important to note that details regarding data breaches can emerge over time, and official notifications may be delayed.

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Current

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Monitoring

We're monitoring this situation for developments.

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