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Ransomware victim Healthcare

Globus Medical

Listed by Falcon on · organisation based in United States

globusmedical.com

Disclosed
Aug 30, 2026
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Falcon
5 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Healthcare

ThreatAI analysis

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

On 30 August 2026, Falcon listed Globus Medical on its dark web leak site. The healthcare sector firm is based in the United States.

About the Falcon group

Falcon has listed 3 victims since July 2026.

Incident analysis

Globus Medical was listed by Falcon ransomware, a group with 5 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on August 30, 2026.

Globus Medical is based in United States and operates in the Healthcare sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,169 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.

Falcon 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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.

Frequently asked questions

Was Globus Medical attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Globus Medical was listed as a victim of the Falcon ransomware group on August 30, 2026. 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 Globus Medical?

Globus Medical was attacked by Falcon ransomware. Falcon is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 5 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Globus Medical ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Globus Medical was disclosed on August 30, 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 Globus Medical ransomware attack?

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

How can organisations protect against Falcon attacks?

To defend against Falcon 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.