On November 17, 2024, the Texas-based medical practice texanscan.org appeared on the leak site operated by the chort ransomware group. The listing states that internal databases and files were exfiltrated during a ransomware attack, although the exact number of affected individuals remains unknown and the full contents of the stolen data have not been publicly detailed.
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Details from the Leak Site
The chort leak site entry, archived via ransomware.live, describes the incident as “Databases + Files of This Company” and lists the victim’s status as “Not Available.” No sample data has been released publicly, and the disclosure does not quantify records or name specific file types beyond the generic reference to internal databases and files. The primary disclosure offers no timeline for when the intrusion occurred or when exfiltration took place, only that the organization may now be listed as a ransomware victim.
chort follows the now-standard double-extortion model: encrypt systems, threaten to publish stolen data if the ransom is not paid. The listing itself functions as both proof of compromise and a public shaming tactic intended to pressure the victim.
Why This Matters for You and Your Family
When a medical provider’s internal files are stolen, the information often includes names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, addresses, insurance details, and clinical records. Even though the precise data set is not confirmed, any exposure of this nature creates long-term risk for every patient whose records were stored on the compromised systems. If your family has ever visited a Texas scanning or imaging facility connected to texanscan.org, your personal and health information may now sit in an attacker’s archive.