The recent ransomware attack by Medusa on HCRG in the U.K. has resulted in significant data theft, affecting both employee and patient information, although HCRG remains operational. Unlike previous incidents where encryption was involved, Medusa reportedly opted to steal data directly, holding it for ransom instead. Despite the grave implications, HCRG has not disclosed much about the breach, asserting an ongoing investigation. The sensitive data stolen includes personal details, medical history, and administrative documents of individuals, raising concerns about privacy and security in healthcare.
For now, then, HCRG is still operational - a stark contrast to what happened in Texas last year, when the University Medical Center in Lubbock was forced to severely limit operations and turn away ambulances following a ransomware attack.
SuspectFile's reporting makes it clear that this is a significant breach of private and sensitive information of both employees and patients.
If the claims and reporting are accurate, then Medusa has broken with its usual practice of encrypting and extorting victims as they reportedly did not lock HCRG's systems or files.
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