Cyber● ElevatedOct 31 · Oct 31, 2026, 6:07 AM
Hackers attack US hospital, apologise and offer patients $2,500 each
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from news9live · united kingdom · North America
Hackers apologise after allegedly attacking a US hospital and offer patients $2,500 each. But officials warn the compensation offer could put victims at risk.
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