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The Record ☛ Ransomware attack takes down health system network in Micronesia
One of the four states that make up the Pacific nation of Micronesia is battling against ransomware hackers who have forced all of the computers used by its government health agency offline.
On Wednesday, the Department of Health Services for the state of Yap warned the island’s 12,000 residents that a ransomware attack hit its systems on March 11.
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The Register UK ☛ Medusa ransomware infects 300+, uses 'triple extortion'
A crook who distributes the Medusa ransomware tried to make a victim cough up three payments instead of the usual two, according to a government advisory on how to defend against the malware and the gangs who wield it.
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Tripwire ☛ Medusa Ransomware: FBI and CISA Urge Organizations to Act Now to Mitigate Threat
Once hit by a Medusa ransomware attack, victims are told that they must pay a ransom to decrypt their files and to prevent them from being released onto the [Internet]. This is known as a "double-extortion" attack - and means that even if the victim organisation has backups and can recover the files that have been encrypted, they still face the threat of having their sensitive data leaked if they refuse to pay the ransom.