Hackers Claim Massive Data Breach at American Hospital Dubai

Dubai, UAE – June 4, 2025ahdubai.com

A cybercriminal group has reportedly claimed responsibility for a significant data breach at American Hospital Dubai, one of the UAE’s leading private healthcare providers. The group alleges it has exfiltrated a substantial volume of sensitive patient and internal data, raising serious concerns about healthcare cybersecurity in the region.

The hackers have purportedly posted samples of the stolen data on dark web forums, including patient records, identification documents, and internal communications. They are reportedly demanding a ransom in exchange for not releasing the full dataset.thecyberexpress.com+4cyberpress.org+4news.cloudsek.com+4

As of now, American Hospital Dubai has not issued an official statement confirming or denying the breach. The hospital’s website and patient portals remain operational.

This incident underscores the growing threat of cyberattacks on healthcare institutions. The 2023 IBM Cost of Data Breach Report revealed that the average global cost of a healthcare data breach reached $10.93 million, with the Middle East averaging $9.18 million per breach .trendsmena.com

In 2021, Dubai’s Moorfields Eye Hospital experienced a similar attack, where the AvosLocker ransomware group stole 60GB of patient and insurance data .sattrix.com+1trendsmena.com+1

Cybersecurity experts emphasize the need for healthcare providers to invest in robust security measures, including regular system updates, employee training, and incident response planning, to protect sensitive patient information.

Patients of American Hospital Dubai are advised to monitor their personal accounts for any suspicious activity and to be cautious of unsolicited communications requesting personal information.

The situation is developing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.