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UK and US cops band together to tackle Qilin's ransomware shakedowns

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Feed Name: The Register (Security)

Threat Score
85/100

Date Published: 2024-06-25

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Jessica Lyons

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Qilin, a Russia-based ransomware gang, has targeted healthcare organisations worldwide—most recently attacking Synnovis and causing cancellations and postponements of NHS surgeries while leaking patient data. The group reportedly demanded $50 million, published stolen records on dark web markets, and has been linked to at least 15 infections in the healthcare sector since October 2022; UK and US law enforcement are now coordinating to locate the criminals and remove leaked data.

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