Summary
On October 4, 2025, the ransomware group Pear publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Western Orthopaedics (western-ortho.com), a U.S.-based healthcare provider specializing in orthopaedic surgery and musculoskeletal conditions. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Western Orthopaedics |
| Domain | western-ortho.com |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | Pear |
| Date Reported | October 4, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About Western Orthopaedics
Western Orthopaedics is a renowned healthcare provider in the United States, offering expert services in orthopaedic surgery, musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, and spinal conditions. Their commitment to patient care and medical excellence makes them a vital part of the community.
About Pear Group
The Pear group is a notorious ransomware gang known for targeting healthcare and critical infrastructure sectors. Their tactics often involve data encryption and threats of data leaks to extort victims.
Proactive Response to Ransomware Threats
Organizations can proactively respond to ransomware threats by employing darkweb monitoring to detect compromised data early and prevent misuse. It’s crucial to stay vigilant and utilize tools like the email breach checker available at https://mspdarkintel.com/domain-breach-scan to monitor for any unauthorized data exposure related to your company. Regularly updating security protocols and educating employees about cybersecurity practices can also help mitigate risks.
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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