<ul><li>DaVita, a major player in the kidney dialysis industry, has been targeted by a ransomware attack.</li><li>No impact on patient-related services has been reported so far, but if the stolen data is released or sold, it may lead to phishing attacks and identity theft.</li><li>Ransomware attacks have evolved into a double extortion model, where attackers not only encrypt files but also steal sensitive data.</li><li>To protect against data extortion, organizations should backup and encrypt data, implement access control measures, maintain robust endpoint protection, configure firewalls correctly, train staff on cybersecurity, and practice safe application practices.</li></ul>

DaVita hit by ransomware attack

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