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The hacker's downfall can be traced back to several operational blunders. Notably, the hacker's initial bragging posts on Finnish language forums and image boards included details that hinted at their geographic location. Their choice of language and the specific financial context they utilized further narrowed the potential pool of suspects. Moreover, releasing the most damaging patient records first was a misstep that indicated the hacker's intent to extort maximum compliance from victims.