Summary
On July 13, 2025, the ransomware group Stormous publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting North Country HealthCare (northcountryhealthcare.org), a U.S.-based healthcare provider. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | North Country HealthCare |
| Domain | northcountryhealthcare.org |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Stormous |
| Date Reported | July 13, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About North Country HealthCare
North Country HealthCare is a significant healthcare provider in the United States, serving thousands of patients with a range of medical services. Their commitment to patient care and data privacy is now under threat due to this latest ransomware attack by the Stormous group.
About Stormous Group
Stormous is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting healthcare organizations and demanding hefty ransoms in exchange for not releasing sensitive data. Their attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and damaging, posing a significant threat to organizations worldwide.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
Organizations must adopt proactive measures to safeguard against ransomware attacks. Dark web monitoring is crucial in identifying potential threats early. It’s important for businesses to regularly scan for data breaches using tools like the domain breach scan at MSP Dark Intel to ensure timely detection and response to any suspected data breaches.
Recommendations
- Monitor your domains and email addresses for exposure using reputable threat intelligence tools.
- Conduct a full compromise assessment and incident response drill internally.
- Verify backups and ensure they are offline and ransomware-resistant.
- Educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement techniques used by groups like Qilin.
- Engage with cyber forensics and legal counsel before initiating contact with threat actors.
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Disclaimer
The MSPDarkIntel team does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information.
All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness and early-warning purposes only.
Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.
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