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ApexHospitals

Ransomware attack by Vect · Disclosed February 24, 2026 · 🇮🇳 India

apexhospitals.com

Date Disclosed
Feb 24, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Vect
25 total victims
Country
🇮🇳 India
Industry
Healthcare

ThreatAI Analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Vect. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Vect group

VECT is a RaaS group that launched its affiliate program in December 2025 with a five-tier revenue-sharing model and a formal partnership with BreachForums; its VECT 2.0 payload contains a critical encryption flaw that irreversibly destroys files larger than 128 KB rather than encrypting them. Vect has listed 25 victims since October 2025.

Incident Analysis

ApexHospitals was targeted by Vect ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 25 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on February 24, 2026, when ApexHospitals appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

ApexHospitals is based in India , operating in the Healthcare sector. India ranks #8 globally for ransomware attacks, with 448 victims in our database.

Sector context: Healthcare organisations are high-value ransomware targets because patient data is extremely sensitive, regulatory penalties for breaches are severe, and operational downtime can threaten patient safety — all factors that increase ransom payment pressure.

Vect typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats — paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Sep 9, 2026 04:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was ApexHospitals attacked by ransomware?

Yes. ApexHospitals was listed as a victim of the Vect ransomware group on February 24, 2026. The organisation is based in India and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked ApexHospitals?

ApexHospitals was attacked by Vect ransomware. Vect is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 25 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the ApexHospitals ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on ApexHospitals was disclosed on February 24, 2026. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the ApexHospitals ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from ApexHospitals has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Healthcare organisation, ApexHospitals likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

How can organisations protect against Vect attacks?

To defend against Vect and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.