Tampa medical device company hit by ransomware attack linked to BlackCat (ALPHV)
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A Tampa medical device company suffered a ransomware intrusion in May 2023 that encrypted its servers and triggered a $10 million ransom demand. The company later paid $1.27 million, indicating a costly extortion event that affected core systems. The incident is tied to the broader BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware case involving multiple U.S. victims.
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01.05.2026 10:47 2 articles · 2mo ago
Tampa medical device company hit by ransomware attack linked to BlackCat (ALPHV)
Initial DisclosureIn May 2023, attackers encrypted the company's servers and demanded $10 million. The ransom episode later led to a $1.27 million payment.
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- US ransomware negotiators get 4 years in prison over BlackCat attacks — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 01.05.2026 10:47
- US ransomware negotiators get 4 years in prison over BlackCat attacks — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 01.05.2026 10:47
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- US cybersecurity experts indicted for BlackCat ransomware attacks — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 03.11.2025 19:15