Additional patients hit by ransomware attack, Japan's Nippon Medical School hospital says
( February 27, 2026, 07:44 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Nippon Medical School Musashikosugi Hospital said Friday the number of people whose personal data has been leaked from a ransomware attack earlier this month is about 130,000, up from roughly 10,000 reported last week. Additional damage was discovered in an investigation that took place after last week’s announcement. The perpetrator has not been named.Statement follows (in Japanese)....
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