"LockBit Threatens to Leak Medical Data of Cancer Patients Stolen From Varian Medical Systems"
The LockBit ransomware group claims to have targeted the healthcare company Varian Medical Systems, Inc. The group threatens to leak cancer patients' medical records stolen from the healthcare company. Varian Medical Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, distributes, and services medical devices and software products for treating cancer and other conditions. It operates through the Oncology Systems and Imaging Components segments. Siemens Healthineers owns the company, which generates 3 billion dollars in revenue. On its TOR breach website, the LockBit group claims that all databases and patient data have been exfiltrated and are ready for publication. LockBit has set the ransom payment deadline for August 17, 2023. If confirmed, the incident could significantly impact cancer patients' privacy. This article continues to discuss the LockBit ransomware group threatening to leak stolen medical data of cancer patients.