BYOD hackers claim UNM Hospital attack, apologize and offer patients $2,500

The BYOD ransomware group claimed it compromised 36,000 machines and Oracle databases at the University of New Mexico and UNM Hospital. It offered free decryption keys for the hospital sector and up to $2,500 to affected patients, while UNM said core systems were not breached and no concessions were made.

• BYOD claimed 36,000 compromised machines and Oracle HR and Payroll databases
• UNM Hospital diverted ambulances and suspended surgeries during the incident
• Hackers offered up to $2,500 to patients and free decryption keys
• UNM said some end-user devices were affected but core systems were not breached