More than 200 victims of Medusa ransomware identified over the last year, CISA says
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Cybersecurity news roundup covering the Medusa ransomware campaign, government and university cyber incidents, attacks against a Ukrainian asset-management agency, and a Swiss ransomware prosecution. Medusa has reportedly affected more than 500 victims, including critical infrastructure organizations, indicating an ongoing high-impact ransomware threat. Other incidents involved network isolation and system shutdowns as containment measures, while the prosecution highlights continued law-enforcement action against international ransomware operators.
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