Dialysis company DaVita reviewing data leaked by ransomware gang

Summary: A ransomware group, Interlock, has posted sensitive information of dialysis patients from DaVita on its leak site, claiming to have stolen 1.51 terabytes of data. DaVita, which serves over 281,000 patients globally, is conducting a review of the data and has acknowledged the impact on its operations. The incident highlights a disturbing trend in cyberattacks against healthcare facilities, with several other organizations reporting breaches recently.

Affected: DaVita HealthCare Partners

Keypoints :

• Interlock ransomware gang has posted patient data, impacting DaVita’s operations and patient confidentiality.
• DaVita operates over 2,500 centers in the U.S. and serves more than 281,100 patients.
• There has been a significant increase in ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities, with 133 attacks tracked this year alone.