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Pierluigi Paganini@Security Affairs
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The Interlock ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on DaVita, a major kidney dialysis firm with over 2,600 U.S. dialysis centers and 76,000 employees across 12 countries. DaVita disclosed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that they suffered a ransomware attack on April 12th affecting some operations. The company is currently investigating the impact of the incident which is the latest in a surge of ransomware attacks hitting US healthcare organizations.
Earlier today, the Interlock ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack by adding DaVita to its list of victims. The group has started leaking data allegedly stolen from the organization, claiming to have exfiltrated over 1.5 TB of data. The healthcare sector is increasingly under siege from cybercriminals, with ransomware attacks posing a significant threat to operational integrity and patient safety. This incident underscores the urgency for healthcare organizations to bolster their cybersecurity defenses to effectively counter these evolving threats.
Ransomware attacks in the healthcare sector can have severe implications for patient care and safety. The DaVita attack disrupted internal operations and encrypted certain on-premises systems, affecting the delivery of essential medical services. Though patient care at DaVita centers and patients' homes continued, the incident highlights the potential for treatment delays and compromised patient safety. Following the attack, DaVita disclosed the incident to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), indicating the regulatory scrutiny that healthcare organizations face in the aftermath of cyberattacks.
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Earlier today, the Interlock ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack by adding DaVita to its list of victims. The group has started leaking data allegedly stolen from the organization, claiming to have exfiltrated over 1.5 TB of data. The healthcare sector is increasingly under siege from cybercriminals, with ransomware attacks posing a significant threat to operational integrity and patient safety. This incident underscores the urgency for healthcare organizations to bolster their cybersecurity defenses to effectively counter these evolving threats.
Ransomware attacks in the healthcare sector can have severe implications for patient care and safety. The DaVita attack disrupted internal operations and encrypted certain on-premises systems, affecting the delivery of essential medical services. Though patient care at DaVita centers and patients' homes continued, the incident highlights the potential for treatment delays and compromised patient safety. Following the attack, DaVita disclosed the incident to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), indicating the regulatory scrutiny that healthcare organizations face in the aftermath of cyberattacks.
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- securityaffairs.com: The Interlock ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack on the leading kidney dialysis company DaVita and leaked alleged stolen data.
- BleepingComputer: BleepingComputer on Interlock ransomware claims DaVita attack and leaks stolen data
- hackread.com: Ransomware Surge Hits US Healthcare: AOA, DaVita and Bell Ambulance Breached
- www.cysecurity.news: Cyberattacks Hit U.S. Healthcare Firms, Exposing Data of Over 236,000 People
- CyberInsider: Claims by Interlock of data theft from DaVita.
- bsky.app: The Interlock ransomware gang has claimed the cyberattack on DaVita kidney dialysis firm and leaked data allegedly stolen from the organization.
- www.redpacketsecurity.com: [INTERLOCK] – Ransomware Victim: DaVita
- cyberinsider.com: Cyber Insider: Interlock Ransomware Group Claims DaVita Attack, Leaks Over 1.5 TB of Data.
- hackread.com: Interlock Ransomware Say It Stole 20TB of DaVita Healthcare Data
- www.scworld.com: Interlock takes credit for DaVita hack
Classification:
- HashTags: #RansomwareAttack #DataBreach #HealthcareSecurity
- Company: DaVita
- Target: DaVita patients
- Attacker: Interlock
- Feature: Data Leak
- Malware: Interlock
- Type: Ransomware
- Severity: Major