A ransomware gang asserts they intend to leak staff records, postmortem images, and confidential personal data which they claim to have obtained from a hospital. Cobb County government data breach.
Driving the news: On Thursday, the hacker collective known as Qilin uploaded onto their data leakage platform an announcement stating they had amassed 400,000 files amounting to 150 gigabytes. They declared their intention to release this information within 48 hours.
- The posting from the hacker collective featured raw sample images suspected to be autopsy photographs, along with scans of driver’s licenses and documents containing individuals' Social Security numbers, as observed in a dark web ad reviewed by Axios.
Caveat: Axios is unable to verify the legitimacy of the images.
Catch up quick: On April 24, officials from the Cobb government stated that a cyber security breach impacted 10 people, among whom were three county workers.
- The county stated that they are offering guidance to these individuals on self-protection measures. Additionally, for specific instances involving particular kinds of data, they are also supplying identity theft protection and credit monitoring services.
- Initially, the county didn’t disclose particular information regarding which data had been compromised or the methods used. It remains uncertain whether the documents claimed by Qilin originate from that security incident.
What they're saying: On Friday, the county said it had not confirmed the accuracy of social media reports about a "cybersecurity incident" and would "not speculate on information allegedly found on obscure parts of the internet."
- The county mentioned that a "third party" reached out to authorities following a recent cyberattack with an extortion request for money. However, the county refused.
- The statement read, 'We decline to endorse or facilitate criminal operations, regardless of challenging decisions. Though this might provide scant reassurance to those impacted, maintaining our stance conveys a strong message: Offenders won’t gain financially from these illegal activities.'
Zoom in: According to Comparitech Qilin operates from Russia and grants permissions for others to use their malware in ransomware attacks. In return, they claim between 15% and 20% of the profits generated. the Guardian reports .
Sam Sabin from Axios provided additional reporting.
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