Oh, *Wonderful*. Another Ransomware Attack.

Right, so KillSec – a ransomware gang that apparently thinks healthcare is a good target (morons) – has decided to go after a Brazilian software provider called DoctorCare24. Because crippling systems that handle people’s medical records is totally a reasonable life choice. They stole a bunch of data, predictably, and are now demanding ransom. Shocking.

DoctorCare24 provides software for hospitals and clinics, meaning this isn’t just some isolated incident; it could affect a *lot* of patients. The usual song and dance: initial access via compromised credentials (seriously, people, MFA!), then data exfiltration before encryption. They’re bragging about having 800GB+ of sensitive info. Fantastic.

KillSec is using a new ransomware variant – because why bother with something that *works* when you can create more headaches? They’ve already leaked some samples on their leak site, and the Brazilian CERT is involved (good for them, actually). The article mentions they’re linked to previous attacks in Chile. Like a bad rash, this keeps spreading.

Honestly, it’s just… exhausting. Another provider with piss-poor security getting pwned. Another gang making bank off of people’s misery. I swear, if I had a nickel for every time I read about something like this…

Related Anecdote: Back in ’98, I was tasked with auditing the security of a small dental practice. They were using Windows 95, no firewall, and their password policy consisted of “try to remember something.” I told them they were basically leaving the front door open for anyone who wanted in. Did they listen? Nope. Six months later, they got hit with a virus that wiped out all their patient records. I just… stared at my monitor. Some people *want* to be hacked, I swear.

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Source: Dark Reading – KillSec Ransomware Hits Brazilian Healthcare Software Provider