Cardiovascular Consultants Ltd. (CVC) fell victim to a ransomware attack in September 2023, which led to the exfiltration of over 520,000 files. The breach affected nearly 484,000 patients and was initially contained to dark web disclosures. However, by September 2024, patient data surfaced on WikiLeaksV2, significantly increasing exposure risk. The WikiLeaksV2 group promotes transparency in cybersecurity, analyzing leaks to inform the public about data breaches. Despite CVC's mitigation efforts, patients' personal and health information is at a heightened risk of misuse due to faster access to leaked data on clear net platforms.
"We believe that information should be free. Especially in a sensitive area like cybersecurity." This statement reflects the WikiLeaksV2 motivation to disclose breaches for public awareness.
"While the public generally finds out about a small percentage of the breaches every year, we think there needs to be more transparency in these matters." This captures the advocacy for greater awareness surrounding data security.
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