Cyberattack on El Cruce-Néstor Kirchner Hospital: MEDUSA Exploits System Vulnerability

Cyberattack on El Cruce-Néstor Kirchner Hospital: MEDUSA Exploits System Vulnerability

Date Reported: 2025-01-19
Country: ARG | Argentina
Victim: Hôpital El Cruce-Néstor Kirchner | El Cruce-Néstor Kirchner Hospital
Website: hospitalelcruce.org
Additional Information :

  • The prestigious El Cruce-Néstor Kirchner Hospital was targeted by a cyberattack six days ago.
  • The attack was attributed to a hacker known as MEDUSA.
  • A vulnerability in the hospital’s IT system was exploited during the attack.
  • The incident affected the information stored on the hospital’s servers.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding data security and availability.
  • Staff members have been advised not to connect to the hospital’s Wi-Fi until the issue is resolved.
  • The situation highlights the increasing risks faced by healthcare institutions.
  • Efforts are underway to secure the hospital’s systems and restore normal operations.

Article: https://lamisioninforma.com.ar/hospital-el-cruce-sufre-ataque-cibernetico/