AG Nessel Notifies Michigan Residents of McLaren Ransomware Attack Threatening to Expose Patient Data

Cybercriminal gang ALPHV has claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack on McLaren Health Care in Michigan, potentially affecting 2.5 million patients. The health provider’s network was taken offline, but services were not disrupted. The exact number and identity of the affected patients are unknown. Attorney General Dana Nessel has called on organizations handling personal data to embrace safety measures against such attacks, while urging individuals who believe their information may have been compromised to take protective measures.