lockbit2 attacks Alfredo Figueiredo - Cirurgia Ortopédica e da Coluna Vertebral, Lda.
Incident Date:
May 1, 2022
Overview
Title
lockbit2 attacks Alfredo Figueiredo - Cirurgia Ortopédica e da Coluna Vertebral, Lda.
Victim
Alfredo Figueiredo - Cirurgia Ortopédica e da Coluna Vertebral, Lda.
Attacker
Lockbit2
Location
First Reported
May 1, 2022
Ransomware Attack on Alfredo Figueiredo - Cirurgia Ortopédica e da Coluna Vertebral, Lda.
Alfredo Figueiredo - Cirurgia Ortopédica e da Coluna Vertebral, Lda., a healthcare services provider, has been targeted by the ransomware group Lockbit2. The victim's website is https://app.healphant.com/doctor/AFIG001. The company operates in the healthcare sector and specializes in orthopedic surgery.
Company Information
Alfredo Figueiredo is a medical professional with a fellowship in orthopedics from the Sint Maartenskliniek, Unidade de Coluna Vertebral in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. The company's website does not provide information about its size or the number of employees.
Industry Standout
The company is a healthcare services provider, focusing on orthopedic surgery. It is not clear what sets Alfredo Figueiredo apart from other healthcare providers in the industry.
Vulnerabilities
Ransomware attacks often target companies with weak cybersecurity defenses. In the case of Alfredo Figueiredo, the attackers exploited a vulnerability in the company's systems, leading to the encryption of data on their computers. The specific vulnerability is not mentioned in the search results.
Impact
The ransomware attack on Alfredo Figueiredo has resulted in the encryption of data on their computers, potentially causing disruptions to their operations and affecting their ability to provide healthcare services. The company has not released a statement about the attack or the measures they are taking to mitigate its impact.
Sources
- Alfredo Figueiredo - Cirurgia Ortopédica e da Coluna Vertebral, Lda.
- Science.gov: Primeiros casos brasileiros
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