Everest Ransomware Breach Exposes Data of 140,000 Patients at Vikor Scientific

Everest Ransomware Breach Exposes Data of 140,000 Patients at Vikor Scientific

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The Everest ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Vikor Scientific, now known as Vanta Diagnostics. This breach has resulted in the exposure of sensitive data belonging to approximately 139,964 individuals, as confirmed by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

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2026-02-23
Vikor Scientific affected by ransomware attack
2026-02-24
Everest ransomware claims responsibility for the attack
2026-02-24
Data breach impacting 140,000 patients disclosed