Cyber Attacks

Cyber Attack Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre

A cyber attack on the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre in Sydney’s Westmead Hospital has been reported. The group claiming to be responsible, known as Medusa, has become known for extorting targets by stealing data and encrypting it, threatening to publish it if a ransom is not paid. NSW Health has said that the security […]

A cyber attack on the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre in Sydney’s Westmead Hospital has been reported. The group claiming to be responsible, known as Medusa, has become known for extorting targets by stealing data and encrypting it, threatening to publish it if a ransom is not paid. NSW Health has said that the security and safety of all their systems is a priority and they are currently monitoring the situation. Medusa has become the second-most active cyber extortion group in the Pacific according to analysts.

Reference: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-04/crown-princess-mary-cancer-centre-being-hacked/102305996