Swiss Health Foundation Cyberattack Reaches Federal Levels
A cyberattack on Swiss health foundation Radix has led to data being stolen and encrypted, affecting federal administration data. Authorities are assessing the specifics of the affected units and data, noting that state-run data systems weren't directly breached. Some data has been leaked on the dark web.
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Switzerland confirmed a cyberattack on Monday targeting the non-profit health foundation, Radix, resulting in the theft and encryption of data. This incident has also impacted the federal administration's information systems.
Swiss federal authorities announced that Radix's client list includes various federal offices. Following this breach, some data have already surfaced on the dark web, though precise details remain undisclosed.
Efforts are underway to pinpoint which specific units and datasets were compromised. Authorities clarified that state-run data systems were not directly infiltrated by the cyber attackers.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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