The Medusa ransomware gang has allegedly stolen more than four terabytes of data, mostly video files, from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in Australia. The gang is demanding $500,000 ransom for the stolen data, which can be extended beyond a July 12 deadline for $10,000. The Perkins Institute is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to manage the situation and maintain secure network access.
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Illinois' Egyptian Health Department says December cyber attack impacted 120k individuals – TEISS
The Egyptian Health Department in Illinois revealed that a cyber attack in December impacted around 120,000 individuals.