Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacks

Federal Agencies Issue New Advisory on Medusa Ransomware Threat

WASHINGTON — The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the FBI and MS-ISAC, has released a new #StopRansomware advisory warning organizations about the ongoing threat of Medusa ransomware attacks. Medusa, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, has impacted more than 300 victims across critical infrastructure sectors, including healthcare, education… Source

Health Firm Hits Data Breach Reporting Site With Bogus Takedown Demand To Vanish Reporting On Its Data Breach

Shooting the messenger is still the preferred tactic for short-sighted entities that have been embarrassed on main by having their own carelessness publicly exposed. Two articles on Databreaches.net (run by “Dissent Doe“) covered the discovery and eventual consequences of a ransomware attack on HCRG Care Group, a UK-based private healthcare provider. The ransom demanded by the Medusa ransomware gang wasn’t put in place to unlock the personal dat…

Editorial: Warnings raised over increased digital data threats

It’s an ominous sign when area and national law-enforcement agencies send out seemingly simultaneous warnings about threats to our personal information and the security of our digital devices. But that’s what the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office, the FBI and other federal security entities have done, in response to these escalating attempts to invade our privacy and pick our pocket through means both illegal and devious. Closer to home, the Sheriff’s …

Medusa ransomware attacks increase as FBI and CISA issue advisory

Government officials sounded the alarm over the growing threat of ransomware attacks. The FBI and U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a joint cybersecurity advisory about Medusa ransomware activity that has claimed hundreds of victims from critical infrastructure sectors. Medical, education, legal, insurance, technology and manufacturing companies have all been victimized, CISA said. Medusa is a ransomware-as-a-service v…

Small businesses face more sophisticated cybersecurity threats

Successful cyberattacks can cost businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars.

How to guard against a vicious Medusa ransomware attack - before it's too late

By following these seven tips from federal authorities, you can prevent Medusa from wreaking havoc on your life and business.