Rostislav Panev, a 51-year-old dual Russian-Israeli national, has been extradited to the U.S. for his role as a developer in the LockBit ransomware group. Arrested in Israel, he faces a 41-count indictment tied to attacks on over 2,500 victims globally. Authorities claim Panev developed crucial components of the ransomware, impacting hospitals, schools, and critical infrastructure.

Healthcare group to buy, reopen former HSHS hospital
The Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative is set to purchase St. Joseph’s Hospital building in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, from Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) following a