The ransomware claim alleges that thegentlemen targeted D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital (dwmmh.org) in Brewton, Alabama, US, causing disruption to a small rural hospital that provides 24/7 emergency care, ICU, surgery, obstetrics, outpatient chemotherapy, lab, imaging, and rehabilitation. The incident is described in the context of DW McMillan Memorial Hospital’s recent financial strain and ongoing recovery efforts within the county healthcare system. #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: DW McMillan Memorial Hospital
- Sector: Healthcare
- Country: US
- Actor: thegentlemen
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-10-09T19:27:57.502979+00:00
- Published: 2026-09-21T18:19:20+00:00
Information
- A small rural hospital in Brewton, Alabama, serving as the main acute-care provider for the county since 1954.
- Offers a 24/7 emergency room, ICU, surgery, obstetrics, outpatient chemotherapy, lab, imaging, and rehabilitation services.
- Has about 39–49 beds and employs roughly 85 staff, with annual revenue of around $15 million.
- Part of a county healthcare system that also operates clinics, EMS, and home health services.
- Faced serious financial pressure, including a $6 million deficit, but remained operational after county voters approved a tax increase in December 2025.
- The tax increase is expected to generate about $1.8 million per year starting in 2027.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "thegentlemen". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.