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The ShinyHunters data theft and extortion group recently claimed responsibility for an intrusion at the medical device manufacturer Baxter International (Baxter). Baxter was added to its dark web data leak site a day after Baxter issued a statement about a cybersecurity incident. ShinyHunters proceeded to leak around 7.1 million records allegedly stolen in the incident. The data leak suggests that Baxter refused to negotiate payment or that negotiations broke down. Baxter is a Deerfield, Illinois-based manufacturer of medical devices for renal care, IV solutions & infusion pumps, surgical products, inhaled anesthetics, and a range of patient monitoring devices and digital health tools. According to an August 13, 2026, statement from Baxter, unauthorized activity was detected within certain third-party applications. The company immediately activated its cybersecurity response procedures and launched an investigation, with assistance provided by third-party cybersecurity and digital forensics experts. The investigation is ongoing to determine the types and amount of information that may have been accessed or acquired.
Full report : ShinyHunters Leaks 7.1 Million Baxter International Records.