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University of Mississippi Medical Center hit by Medusa ransomware, 1TB of patient data stolen

The Medusa ransomware gang claimed responsibility for an attack on the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), posting the organization to its dark web leak site on March 12, 2026.

Key points

  • Medusa ransomware gang responsible
  • Claimed 1TB of patient health information and employee records stolen
  • Ransom demand of $800,000

Connected intelligence

Signal brief

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02

Likely method

Ransomware

Malware, Error activity

03

Potential impact

Data Exposure

Confidentiality, Availability

Published
Mar 12, 2026
Updated
Jun 26, 2026
Confidence
Medium
Evidence
2 sources

Structured assessment

Signal analysis

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Threat source

Malware, Error activity

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  • Source type: possible insider or internal misuse

Business impact

Potential operational disruption
Impact area
Confidentiality, Availability
Likely asset
User or customer data

Mentioned entities

UmmcData DisclosureUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterMedusaThe MedusaUMMCEpic EHRClaimedRansom

Quick context

Questions about this signal

What happened in this signal?

The Medusa ransomware gang claimed responsibility for an attack on the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), posting the organization to its dark web leak site on March 12, 2026. The attack, which began on February 19, forced the closure of 35 clinics, suspended elective surgeries, and disrupted access to the Epic EHR system. Medusa claimed to have stolen over 1TB of patient health information and employee records and demanded an $800,000 ransom.

When was this signal reported?

Shadow Tier lists Mar 12, 2026 as the signal date.

Which organization is connected to this signal?

Ummc is the organization connected to this public signal.

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Which attack pattern is relevant?

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