Freedman HealthCare Data Breach
Status: Confirmed
Breach Intelligence Summary
Entity: Freedman HealthCare · Actor: Hunters International · Source: DataBreach.com / ObscureIQ intelligence
Attack: Ransomware via Compromised credentials
Timeline: Breach (Jun, 2025) · Reported (Jul, 2025) · Leak (7/11/25)
Exposure: 4M+ records · Social Security Number, Email, Phone Number, Name, Home Address
Status: Confirmed · Risk: High (Identity theft + Phishing / SIM swap)
Summary
Extortionists Leak Health Consultant’s Data After Breach An extortion gang has published data stolen from Freedman HealthCare a Massachusetts-based consulting firm that designs data systems for state health agencies after a recent security breach. The group known as ‘World Leaks ‘ claims to have exfiltrated 52.4 gigabytes of data encompassing over 42 000 files. The incident which the company discovered in late April 2025 compromised a single file server. The attackers formerly known as Hunters International pivoted to a data theft and extortion model forgoing traditional ransomware encryption. After the company did not meet their demands the group published the stolen files on its dark web leak site. An ongoing investigation is underway and the firm is facing at least the threat of a class-action lawsuit. Freedman HealthCare is a data and analytics consulting firm that works with U.S. state agencies health providers and insurance companies to design and manage comprehensive health data systems and payment platforms. Its clients include public health agencies in states like California Delaware and Massachusetts handling sensitive information related to healthcare payments and all-payer claims databases. Breach Chronology
Late April 2025: Freedman HealthCare discovers a security incident that compromised a limited portion of its IT system. May 23 2025: The company begins issuing notices of a data security incident to potentially affected individuals. June 15 2025: The ‘World Leaks’ extortion group claims responsibility for the breach on its dark web site threatening to release the stolen data. June 17 2025: The deadline set by the attackers passes and they begin publishing the exfiltrated files. The release reportedly contains management and user account credentials passwords and state contracts. June 27 2025: A law firm announces it is investigating the data breach citing reports of the stolen database.
The Company’s Response Freedman HealthCare stated that upon discovering the breach in late April it immediately hired external cybersecurity experts to conduct a forensic investigation and secure its network. According to CEO John Freedman the investigation determined the incident was limited to one file server and that no protected health information (PHI) or all-payer claims data was affected. The company asserts it located and removed all malicious files from its systems. Freedman HealthCare has started notifying individuals whose personal information may have been exposed in the breach. As a precaution the company is offering affected individuals 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services. The firm has also reported the incident to law enforcement. While the full impact is still under assessment this recent event has exposed the company to potential legal action with at least one law firm already investigating for a possible lawsuit and settlement on behalf of victims.
About Freedman HealthCare
Freedman HealthCare is the organization affected by this breach. User data may have been generated through account creation, service usage, or business operations.
If you have interacted with Freedman HealthCare in any capacity, your data may be included in this breach.
Threat Actor: Hunters International
This breach has been attributed to Hunters International. The group is known for data theft campaigns targeting organizations through various intrusion methods.
- Compromised credentials
Breach Exploitation Status
High
Status
Detected
Possible
Detected
Possible
Unknown
Indefinite (critical identifiers)
SSNs and government IDs never expire. This data can be used for identity theft years or decades after exposure.
Data Points Exposed
Dark Web Verification
Status: Confirmed
- Dataset containing approximately 4M+ records has been identified in breach intelligence sources.
- The data is indexed and searchable across breach notification platforms.
Impact
This breach carries high risk due to the nature of exposed data fields and the scale of affected records.
- Targeted phishing referencing Freedman HealthCare accounts or services
- Identity theft using exposed Social Security Numbers
- SIM-swap attempts where phone numbers are present
- Physical mail scams and address-based identity verification fraud
- Data broker enrichment and resale
Recommendations for Impacted Individuals
If you believe your information may be included:
Non-clients may request a breach impact review.
Freedman HealthCare account updates
Password reset requests
Verify directly through official channels.
Email compromise is often the first pivot point.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Jun, 2025, Freedman HealthCare experienced a data breach that resulted in the exposure of approximately 4M+ records containing personal information.
The exposed data includes Social Security Number, Email, Phone Number, Name, Home Address.
Approximately 4M+ records were affected based on current breach intelligence.
Yes. This breach is treated as confirmed based on data observed in breach intelligence platforms.
Data circulation has been detected across breach-sharing channels. Downstream exploitation risk exists based on the nature of the exposed fields.
Rotate passwords associated with Freedman HealthCare, enable multi-factor authentication on email and financial accounts, and monitor for suspicious activity.
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