HCRG Care Group, a leading UK healthcare provider, is grappling with a severe cybersecurity incident. The Medusa ransomware gang claims to have breached their systems, stealing 2.3TB of sensitive health data and demanding a $2 million ransom. This attack potentially impacts half a million patients across the UK.
Author: TwoEva Tech Editorial Team
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