Who: Security agencies, including the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with health care associations and researchers, are warning about the activities of the ransomware group known as Black Basta.
What: Black Basta has targeted over 500 organizations globally, affecting various critical infrastructure sectors, including healthcare. Recently, the St. Louis-based health care system Ascension suffered a network intrusion, disrupting its automated patient care processes, such as managing electronic health records and ordering tests and medications.
Impact: The attacks by Black Basta have resulted in severe operational disruptions for targeted organizations, including healthcare providers. The ransomware group employs sophisticated techniques, including social engineering campaigns and the use of legitimate remote access tools to gain unauthorized access to systems. The broad reach and destructive capabilities of Black Basta highlight the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect critical infrastructure and mitigate the risk of future attacks.
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