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Urgent FBI and CISA Warnings Over Rising Medusa Ransomware Threat

The FBI and CISA have issued an urgent warning to users of Gmail, Outlook, and VPNs, alerting them to the growing threat of Medusa ransomware. With approximately 1.8 billion Gmail accounts potentially at risk, cybersecurity officials have reported that over 300 critical infrastructure organizations have already fallen victim to this rampaging ransomware, which has shown an alarming 42% increase in attacks. The Medusa ransomware is not only targeting email users but is also employing advanced techniques in its attack strategies, including triple extortion scams. Authorities are urging all affected users to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) and take immediate steps to secure their accounts to mitigate the risks. Organizations are advised to stay vigilant and act quickly to protect against potential costly ransomware attacks amid rising instances and claims of significant ransom demands.
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