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More than 200 victims of Medusa ransomware identified over the last year, CISA says
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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Federal cybersecurity agencies, including CISA and the FBI, reported over 500 victims of the Medusa ransomware group as of April 2026, with a focus on healthcare and critical infrastructure sectors. The group rapidly exploits newly disclosed vulnerabilities and employs an affiliate model, complicating defensive efforts.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Healthtech Infrastructure.
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Medusa's sharp-edged speed in exploiting new software flaws demands you harden your patching and incident response now. If you serve healthcare or critical infrastructure, rethink your risk models — attackers are already inside before patches land.
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