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Ransomware victim Healthcare

capitalhealth.org

Listed by Lockbit3 on · organisation based in United States

capitalhealth.org

Disclosed
Jan 7, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Lockbit3
578 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Healthcare

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Lockbit3. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Lockbit3 group

LockBit, also recognized as LockBit Black or Lockbit 3.0, is one of the largest Ransomware Groups in the world and has orchestrated extensive cyberattacks across various industries, impacting thousands of organizations globally with its relentless and adaptive strategies. Lockbit3 has listed 2,016 victims since December 2021.

Incident analysis

capitalhealth.org was listed by Lockbit3 ransomware, a group with 578 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on January 7, 2024.

capitalhealth.org is based in United States and operates in the Healthcare sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,138 victims in this 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.

Lockbit3 typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was capitalhealth.org attacked by ransomware?

Yes. capitalhealth.org was listed as a victim of the Lockbit3 ransomware group on January 7, 2024. The organisation is based in United States and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked capitalhealth.org?

capitalhealth.org was attacked by Lockbit3 ransomware. Lockbit3 is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 578 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the capitalhealth.org ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on capitalhealth.org was disclosed on January 7, 2024. 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 capitalhealth.org ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from capitalhealth.org 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, capitalhealth.org likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

How can organisations protect against Lockbit3 attacks?

To defend against Lockbit3 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.