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NHS Trusts Targeted in Coordinated Ransomware Wave as RaaS Affiliates Shift Focus

A cluster of ransomware affiliates, several previously linked to ALPHV/BlackCat, has targeted three NHS trusts in the past six weeks. Attackers are exploiting legacy VPN appliances and unpatched remote access infrastructure.

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The Real Cost of a Critical Infrastructure Attack: Beyond the Ransom

When a critical infrastructure operator is hit, the ransom payment is usually the smallest line on the eventual damage assessment. The true costs — operational, regulatory, reputational, and systemic — are far larger and far longer-lasting.