Extortionists are resorting to threatening hospitals with “swatting” tactics, where false bomb threats or other reports prompt heavily armed police to show up at victims’ homes.
In a recent incident, after a cyberattack on Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, criminals stole medical records and threatened to swat patients unless the hospital paid a ransom.
Similarly, Integris Health in Oklahoma faced a cyber event, with patients receiving threats to sell their information on the dark web.
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Security experts warn that as ransom amounts rise, criminals may escalate to real-world violence in pursuit of payouts. Ransomware attacks on hospitals are increasing, with criminals causing additional distress through tactics like leaking sensitive patient data and now swatting threats.
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