Cybersecurity

A ransomware-as-a-service software called Medusa, which has launched ransomware attacks since 2021, has recently affected hundreds of people.

The $40 million from tech entrepreneur Arnie Bellini and his wife, Lauren, establishes USF's Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing.

People who received written notification about the 2023 cyberattack may submit claims to recover documented losses or receive a lump sum of $125. Sunday is the deadline to file.

By the time the university noticed 12 days later that it had been victimized, nearly all the money had vanished. There were no reports of arrests in the case.

Marion County Supervisor of Elections Wesley Wilcox speaks to "Our Changing State" host Matthew Peddie about what safeguards are in place when voters cast their ballot this year.

Several days after the blood center reported it was involved in a ransomware attack, OneBlood’s digital system is pumping blood to Florida hospitals once again.

The blood donation organization says it’s remaining operational to collect, test and distribute blood as it works to restore full functionality to its systems "as expeditiously as possible.”

Cyber Florida was created by the Florida State Legislature in 2014 within USF to help Florida become a national leader in cybersecurity education.

The agency confirms a ransomware attack occurred with the Vital Statistics System, which is used to process birth and death certificates ─ and holds patient information.

Earlier in the week, CMS announced it will soon end a program providing advance payments to Medicare providers and suppliers whose cash flow affected by the ransomware attack.

The health system says it is making progress restoring its network. Meantime, the chain's Florida facilities are seeing patients, although delays should be expected due to the transition to paper records.

Ascension, which runs hospitals and clinics in North Florida, is investigating whether patient data was affected. Meantime, electronic health records are down and "nonemergent" procedures are postponed.