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MPM Medical Supply

Listed by Ciphbit on · organisation based in United States

mpmmedicalsupply.com

Disclosed
Jan 2, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Ciphbit
26 victims listed
Country
United States
#1 most targeted
Sector
Healthcare

ThreatAI analysis

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

About the Ciphbit group

CiphBit is a ransomware-as-a-service group active since April 2023, targeting small-to-mid-sized businesses across the UK, Europe, and North America with 38 known victims, employing a data-broker model with selective free leaks to pressure victims alongside standard double extortion. Ciphbit has listed 36 victims since September 2023.

Incident analysis

MPM Medical Supply was listed by Ciphbit ransomware, a group with 26 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on January 2, 2024.

MPM Medical Supply is based in United States and operates in the Healthcare sector. United States ranks #1 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 10,149 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.

Ciphbit 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files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished.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 MPM Medical Supply attacked by ransomware?

Yes. MPM Medical Supply was listed as a victim of the Ciphbit ransomware group on January 2, 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 MPM Medical Supply?

MPM Medical Supply was attacked by Ciphbit ransomware. Ciphbit is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 26 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the MPM Medical Supply ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on MPM Medical Supply was disclosed on January 2, 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 MPM Medical Supply ransomware attack?

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

How can organisations protect against Ciphbit attacks?

To defend against Ciphbit 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.