Ransomware Alert: WorldLeaks Strikes Lake Region Healthcare
Summary
On June 12, 2025, the ransomware group WorldLeaks publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Lake Region Healthcare (lrhc.org), a healthcare provider based in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, USA. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive healthcare data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Lake Region Healthcare |
| Domain | lrhc.org |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | WorldLeaks |
| Date Reported | June 12, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
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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