Criminals behind the hack of Medibank are pressing the nuclear button, releasing highly sensitive personal health information that could distress victims and ultimately lead to real-world harm.
The hackers are believed by experts to be linked to Russia-backed cybercrime gang REvil. They were one of the most notorious cybercrime gangs in the world. Then, after drawing too much heat from US President Joe Biden over an attack of software business Kaseya in July 2021, they disappeared.
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