Hacker's Series EP 5: The Vastaamo Ransomware Scandal - A Deep Dive into Data Breach & Consequences
In Episode 5 of our Hacker's Series, we delve into the shocking Vastaamo ransomware attack that rocked Finland.
On February 3, 2023, Emma’s mundane evening took a dramatic turn when news broke of Aleksanteri Julius Kivimäki’s arrest in Paris, linked to a catastrophic data breach. Vastaamo, a renowned psychotherapy center in Helsinki, was compromised, leading to the exposure of sensitive patient records—including those of politicians and police officers—on the Tor network.
Discover how this breach, fueled by poor security practices and weak passwords, led to the publication of over 300 therapist session notes. With ransom demands of 40 bitcoins (approximately €450,000) and the attackers resorting to blackmailing patients, the fallout was severe. The breach not only forced Vastaamo into bankruptcy in 2021 but also led to the CEO’s conviction under GDPR data protection laws.
We explore the real-world impact of this scandal, including its tragic links to at least one suicide and the broader implications for small businesses facing similar cyber threats. Tune in to understand the gravity of ransomware attacks and their devastating consequences.
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Episode 2:
https://youtu.be/fy50spncqiE?si=ZJYbN7lv4L8YEIAG
Episode 3:
https://youtu.be/LCHvtsg7Ggw?si=8hM_cueSbh7WGc4s
Episode 4:
https://youtu.be/JGC-ErG_TiU?si=8-BRxnAmWSKhCtW0
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