Lazarus Group Deploys Medusa Ransomware in Healthcare Attacks

North Korea-linked Lazarus Group used Medusa ransomware-as-a-service targeting healthcare and Middle Eastern entities with average ransom demands of $260,000. This incident highlights the evolving threat landscape and the importance of maintaining robust security postures. Organizations should review their security controls, ensure all systems are patched, implement defense-in-depth strategies, and monitor for indicators of compromise. Source: The Hacker News. More details: https://thehackernews.com/2026/02/lazarus-group-uses-medusa-ransomware-in.html