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Medusa ransomware gang hits 500 critical infrastructure organisations, US agencies warn

Published

19 August 2026

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Cybersecurity

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United States

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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Medusa ransomware gang has targeted 500 critical infrastructure organisations, prompting warnings from US agencies about the increasing cyber threat to vital systems.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 11 sources have reported it between 18 Aug 2026 and 25 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Ransomware is escalating as a direct threat to critical infrastructure. You need to tighten cyber defences now or risk service disruption that could close your market.

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11 sources · first reported 18 Aug 2026 · latest 25 Aug 2026

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