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Cops vs. Qilin: UK and US Join Forces to Combat Healthcare Ransomware Menace
UK and US cops have teamed up to tackle Qilin, a ransomware gang wreaking havoc on global healthcare. This notorious group recently attacked Synnovis, leading to surgery cancellations in London hospitals and leaking patient data. The FBI and NCA are now hot on their trail.
Hot Take:
Looks like the UK and US cops are coming together like Batman and Robin to take down Qilin, the ransomware gang that’s been acting like the Joker with a computer. Holy cybersecurity, Batman!
Key Points:
- Qilin ransomware gang has targeted the healthcare sector, causing major disruptions in the UK and US.
- Synnovis, a pathology service provider for NHS London hospitals, was attacked, leading to surgery delays and data leaks.
- Qilin reportedly leaked over 70GB of US radiology patient data in April and demanded $50 million in ransom.
- The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) and FBI are collaborating to track down these cybercriminals.
- The US Department of Health and Human Services has issued warnings about Qilin, linking them to multiple attacks since October 2022.
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