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FBI, CISA, and HHS Warn about Medusa Ransomware Targeting Over 500 Critical ...

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25 August 2026

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Cybersecurity

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United States

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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

U.S. federal agencies issued a cybersecurity alert warning that Medusa ransomware has targeted over 500 critical infrastructure organizations, exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities and employing advanced tactics to extort ransom payments.

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

Your security tools must block Medusa’s latest exploits before they hit. Focus on patching and network segmentation this week to avoid costly ransom exposure.

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

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