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University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center Suffers Ransomware Attack, Exposing 1.2 Million Individuals' Data

The University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center reported a data breach in February 2026, following a ransomware attack on its epidemiology division.

Key points

  • Ransomware attack on epidemiology division.
  • Approximately 1.2 million individuals affected.
  • Compromised data includes names, SSNs, driver's license numbers, voter registration, and health/research data.

Connected intelligence

Signal brief

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Likely method

Ransomware

Threat source not confirmed

03

Potential impact

Potential operational disruption

Confidentiality, Availability

Published
Mar 4, 2026
Updated
Jun 26, 2026
Confidence
Medium
Evidence
2 sources

Structured assessment

Signal analysis

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Threat source

Threat source not confirmed

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Business impact

Potential operational disruption
Impact area
Confidentiality, Availability
Likely asset
User or customer data

Mentioned entities

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Quick context

Questions about this signal

What happened in this signal?

The University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center reported a data breach in February 2026, following a ransomware attack on its epidemiology division. Threat actors gained access to its systems and potentially exfiltrated sensitive personal information of approximately 1.2 million individuals. The compromised data includes full names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, voter registration records, and decades-old health and research study information. The incident was reported in the week of March 4, 2026.

When was this signal reported?

Shadow Tier lists Mar 4, 2026 as the signal date.

Which organization is connected to this signal?

Hawaii is the organization connected to this public signal.

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Which attack pattern is relevant?

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