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More than 200 victims of Medusa ransomware identified over the last year, CISA says

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CISA, FBI, and HHS updated their Medusa ransomware advisory to report that as of April 2026, the group has compromised over 500 victims total — up from 300 cited in the original March 2025 advisory — with more than 200 new victims identified in the past year alone, many in critical infrastructure sectors. The updated advisory details Medusa's initial access methods and post-compromise behavior. Critical infrastructure operators should review the updated TTPs for detection and hardening guidance.

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