The FBI has issued a cybersecurity warning regarding the Medusa ransomware group, which has impacted over 300 victims, primarily in critical sectors like healthcare and education. The ransomware infiltrates systems through socially engineered phishing emails and weak software security, locking away sensitive files and demanding large ransom payments. Authorities are urging Gmail users to enable two-factor authentication, ensure software updates, and maintain multiple backups of important data to safeguard against potential attacks. The alert highlights the importance of proactive digital security measures in an increasingly vulnerable online environment.
The FBI warns over 1.8 billion Gmail users about Medusa ransomware, which exploits unprotected systems through phishing, locking files and demanding ransom.
Medusa ransomware group targets critical infrastructure, including hospitals and schools, via malicious online content and fake emails to hold private data hostage.
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