Ransomware Attack on Kettering Health Exposes 940GB of Sensitive Data
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
The ransomware group Interlock has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Kettering Health, disrupting operations across the healthcare network and forcing a complete shutdown of computer systems. The attack, which occurred two weeks ago, involved the theft of over 940 gigabytes of sensitive data, including patient health records and employee information. Although initially unconfirmed, the attack's connection to Interlock was later established, and the group's acknowledgment of responsibility may indicate stalled negotiations regarding ransom demands, which Kettering Health has publicly stated it did not meet. Some of the compromised files contain particularly sensitive information, including details related to police officers affiliated with the organization.
