Cyber criminals have claimed responsibility for hacking 17 million patient records from PIH Health hospitals, a healthcare group based in Southern California. The breach has reportedly compromised sensitive personal data, including medical records, patient photos, and test results. In the wake of this attack, the hackers have threatened to release the stolen information unless their demands are met. This incident is part of a broader trend of increasing cybercrime targeting healthcare institutions, with many organizations facing ransomware attacks that endanger patient privacy and operational integrity. Additionally, it has been reported that 4.8 million healthcare records were left freely accessible following the breach, raising further concerns about data security in the healthcare sector.