Russian medical lab suspends some services after ransomware attack

Russian medical laboratory Helix experienced a "serious" cyberattack, causing delays in delivering test results to customers. Hackers attempted to infect the company's systems with ransomware but were unsuccessful. Customer personal data was not compromised. Some customers received results, while others sought refunds. To prevent future attacks, the company reset all customer passwords and bolstered security measures. The responsible group and their motivations remain unknown. Previously, pro-Ukrainian hackers targeted the Russian chain Citilab, leaking personal information as a warning. Citilab's response …

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