Sinobi Ransomware Hits Taylor & Carter Family Dentistry

Sinobi ransomware operators claimed an attack on Taylor & Carter Family Dentistry, threatening to leak patient data if ransom demands are unmet. The activity maps to MITRE ATT&CK techniques T1486 and T1565. Healthcare practices such as dental clinics often rely on third-party management systems and have limited security resources, making them targets for credential compromise or exploitation of unpatched systems. The attack likely involved exfiltration prior to encryption, a common TTP for double-extortion ransomware groups. Exposure of patient data may trigger HIPAA or regional privacy reporting obligations and damage community trust. Operational disruption can halt scheduling, billing, and clinical workflows, forcing cancellations and manual fallback procedures. Mitigation includes strengthening backups, enforcing MFA, restricting remote access, deploying endpoint detection, and establishing clear incident response plans for healthcare environments.