RansomHub Strikes Planned Parenthood Montana: Cyber-Attack Sparks Federal Investigation
Planned Parenthood of Montana is tackling a cyber-attack by RansomHub, which claims to have stolen 93 GB of data. CEO Martha Fuller confirms federal law enforcement and infosec experts are on the case, working tirelessly to restore systems and investigate the breach.
Hot Take:
RansomHub hitting Planned Parenthood? That’s like robbing the Girl Scouts—except they don’t have a ton of cookies to cough up the ransom! Seriously, bad form, RansomHub. Stick to the big fish in the pond, not the ones providing essential healthcare services!
Key Points:
- Planned Parenthood of Montana faced a cyber-attack on August 28.
- RansomHub claims to have stolen 93GB of data, threatening to leak it if not paid.
- The organization has involved federal law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals to investigate and rebuild the IT environment.
- RansomHub has hit 210 victims in six months, targeting critical infrastructure sectors.
- The attack came a day before US governmental agencies issued a security alert about RansomHub’s aggressive tactics.
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