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Global Healthcare Giant Suffers Massive Ransomware Attack

A multinational healthcare provider, operating over 200 hospitals and clinics, has been forced to revert to pen and paper after a sophisticated ransomware attack encrypted critical systems. The attack, attributed to the notorious 'Lockbit 3.0' ransomware gang, has led to the cancellation of non-emergency surgeries and appointments. The attackers claim to have exfiltrated over 6 terabytes of sensitive data, including patient medical records and financial information, threatening to release it publicly unless a multi-million dollar ransom is paid. This incident highlights the extreme vulnerability of the healthcare sector and the devastating real-world consequences of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. Incident response teams are working around the clock to restore systems from backups, but the recovery process is expected to take weeks.