LockBit Strikes Again: Equinox Data Breach Exposes Thousands Despite Ransomware Takedown Claims
Equinox, a New York State health and human services organization, recently informed over 21,000 clients and staff that their personal information was stolen in a data security incident. The LockBit ransomware gang, supposedly dismantled at the time, may be behind the breach. Equinox has since secured its systems and launched an investigation.
Hot Take:
You know it’s a bad day when you realize the cybercriminals who supposedly retired are still out there treating your personal data like their own personal buffet. Equinox customers and staff might want to consider getting a personal data prenup since their information seems to be on a whirlwind romance with the dark web!
Key Points:
- Equinox, a New York State health organization, suffered a data breach affecting over 21,000 individuals.
- The LockBit ransomware gang, supposedly defunct, may be responsible for the breach.
- Stolen data includes sensitive personal, financial, and health information.
- Cybercriminals listed Equinox’s data on a leak site, demanding a response by August.
- Despite earlier crackdowns, LockBit continues to be a major player in ransomware attacks.
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