he Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and its El Paso branch suffered a significant data breach, impacting 1.4 million patients. Sensitive information—including Social Security numbers, medical records, and financial data—was potentially exposed after a cyberattack in September 2024. The Interlock ransomware group claimed responsibility, leaking over 2.6 TB of stolen data. Affected individuals are being offered free credit monitoring and are urged to monitor their accounts for suspicious activity.