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U.S. Agency Issues Warning on Ransomware Targeting Sensitive Data in Healthcare

08.10.2024 13:30 1min. read Kosta Gushterov
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U.S. Agency Issues Warning on Ransomware Targeting Sensitive Data in Healthcare

A recent alert from a U.S. government agency highlights the growing threat of Trinity ransomware, notorious for demanding cryptocurrency payments from victims while threatening to disclose sensitive information.

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) unveiled details about this cyber menace, which primarily preys on sensitive data. Attackers often employ phishing tactics, exploit vulnerable software, and create malicious websites to infiltrate computers.

Once inside, the ransomware identifies and encrypts sensitive files, effectively locking users out. Victims receive a ransom note, instructing them to pay within 24 hours or face potential data leaks.

HC3 emphasized that victims currently have no reliable decryption tools available, complicating their recovery efforts.

This ransomware is particularly concerning as it targets essential sectors, including healthcare, with HC3 confirming that at least one U.S. healthcare organization has been compromised recently.

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