PhilHealth hit by Medusa ransomware, aims for site restoration by Monday

PhilHealth was hit by the Medusa ransomware on Friday, September 22.

The agency's systems, including its website and e-claims portal, were disabled as part of security measures.

Hackers demanded a $300,000 ransom for stolen data, but PhilHealth assured that no personnel or medical information was compromised.

PhilHealth aims to restore its systems by Monday, September 25.

DICT cybersecurity Undersecretary Jeffrey Dy confirmed the attack and said they are assessing the impact.

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