'Double extortion' ransomware group claims hospital hackĀ
Becker's Health IT
MARCH 27, 2024
A ransomware group that specializes in "double extortion" has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on an Oklahoma hospital, HIPAA Journal reported.
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Becker's Health IT
MARCH 27, 2024
A ransomware group that specializes in "double extortion" has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on an Oklahoma hospital, HIPAA Journal reported.
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