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Medusa Ransomware Gang Targets 300+ Vital Organizations

3/13/2025

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The Medusa ransomware gang has wreaked havoc on more than 300 vital infrastructure organizations since June 2021, striking the medical and education sectors. U.S. agencies are sounding the alarm on their ruthless double extortion tactics, capitalizing on vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-1709. Victims are being hit with ransom demands soaring from $100,000 to a staggering $15 million, with incidents surging by 42% from 2023 to 2024.

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The Medusa ransomware gang has wreaked havoc on more than 300 vital infrastructure organizations since June 2021, striking the medical and education sectors. U.S. agencies are sounding the alarm on their ruthless double extortion tactics, capitalizing on vulnerabilities like CVE-2024-1709. Victims are being hit with ransom demands soaring from $100,000 to a staggering $15 million, with incidents surging by 42% from 2023 to 2024.