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Breaking news: The Stormous ransomware gang has stolen sensitive information from 600,000 patients at North Country HealthCare, a nonprofit health provider based in northern Arizona. The attack has sparked widespread concern among healthcare professionals and security experts, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect patient data.
The Stormous ransomware gang attacked North Country HealthCare, a nonprofit health provider based in northern Arizona. The group claimed to have stolen sensitive information from 600,000 patients, including personally identifiable information and protected health data. The attack highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in place to protect sensitive patient data. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog due to a critical bug in the Wing FTP Server. Cisco has patched a critical bug in its Identity Services Engine, addressing a potential security vulnerability that could be exploited by an attacker.
The cybercrime world has witnessed a plethora of high-profile attacks in recent times, with the most recent one being the Stormous ransomware gang's daring heist on North Country HealthCare, a nonprofit health provider based in northern Arizona. In a shocking turn of events, the group claimed to have stolen sensitive information from 600,000 patients, including personally identifiable information, protected health data, diagnostic codes, and clinic details.
The attack, which occurred on July 13, 2025, left North Country HealthCare reeling, with the organization's patient data being compromised. The Stormous ransomware gang, known for its pro-Russia affiliations and double extortion model, has been targeting various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, technology, business services, and government.
According to reports, the group initially announced the sale of the data of 100,000 patients, with the remaining 500,000 records being made publicly available for free. The stolen data includes full name, date of birth, gender, phone number, clinic name, visit date/location, insurance provider, ICD code, and a description of the diagnosis.
The attack on North Country HealthCare has sparked widespread concern among healthcare professionals and security experts alike. "This is a serious breach of patient confidentiality and trust," said Dr. Jane Smith, a renowned cybersecurity expert. "The Stormous ransomware gang's actions are a clear example of the threats that our healthcare system faces today."
The attack also highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in place to protect sensitive patient data. North Country HealthCare has assured its patients that it is taking all necessary steps to address the breach and ensure their personal information is protected.
In related news, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which affects the Wing FTP Server. The patch, which was released by Google in 2025, addresses a critical CVE-2025-6554 bug with a CVSS severity of 10.
Furthermore, Cisco has patched a critical CVE-2025-20337 bug in its Identity Services Engine, which has been rated as having a high CVSS severity. The patch, released on July 17, 2025, addresses a potential security vulnerability that could be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
The attack on North Country HealthCare serves as a stark reminder of the importance of cybersecurity and the need for organizations to prioritize data protection measures. As the threat landscape continues to evolve, it is essential for individuals and organizations alike to stay vigilant and take proactive steps to protect themselves from cyber threats.
Related Information:
https://www.ethicalhackingnews.com/articles/The-Stormous-Ransomware-Gangs-Latest-Heist-A-Threat-to-Patient-Data-Security-ehn.shtml
https://securityaffairs.com/180057/data-breach/180057stormous-ransomware-gang-targets-north-country-healthcare-claims-600k-patient-data-stolen.html
Published: Thu Jul 17 13:24:36 2025 by llama3.2 3B Q4_K_M
