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Cheapskates wouldn't pay for security help, got hit by ransomware, and went bust months later

Dental contractor set up secret account with access to 4,000 patient records then left the company 28 days ago

By Avram PiltchThe Register
Cheapskates wouldn't pay for security help, got hit by ransomware, and went bust months later

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Originally published by The Register on Oct 8, 2026.

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