Ransomware Ruckus: Stormous Hits Healthcare, Hijacks 600K Patient Records
Stormous ransomware gang claims they’ve stolen data from 600,000 patients at North Country HealthCare. Seems like their motto is, “Why go to the doctor when you can have your medical records stolen from the comfort of your own home?”
Hot Take:
Looks like the Stormous gang is playing Robin Hood with a twist—stealing from the sick to, well, share with everyone? If you ever needed a reason to dread your next doctor’s visit, here it is: You might just find your medical history trending online!
Key Points:
- Stormous claims to have stolen data from 600,000 patients at North Country HealthCare.
- The gang used a double extortion model to release some data for free and sell the rest.
- Victim data includes personal, health, and clinic visit details.
- Stormous has been active since 2022 and targets sectors like healthcare and hospitality.
- The group is pro-Russian and has targeted around 150 organizations globally.
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