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UMMC's Ransomware Shutdown and PayPal's 6-Month Data Breach [Prime Cyber Insights]

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Today’s episode of Prime Cyber Insights examines the devastating ransomware attack on the University of Mississippi Medical Center, which has shuttered thirty-five clinics and forced staff to revert to paper documentation. We also explore a newly confirmed data breach at PayPal, where an unauthorized actor had access to systems for nearly six months, impacting a small group of loan users. The team breaks down critical vulnerabilities in BeyondTrust products and Grandstream VoIP phones that allow for silent call interception. Furthermore, we discuss the UAE's encounter with AI-powered terrorist cyberattacks and the record-breaking number of ICS security advisories reported by Forescout. Special guest Chad Thompson provides a director-level perspective on how organizations can leverage AI-driven vulnerability management, like the platform recently funded by Cogent Security, to maintain operational resilience in a landscape of increasingly complex and automated threats. Finally, we look at Interpol's massive operation in Africa which resulted in over six hundred arrests linked to online fraud and business email compromise.

Today on Prime Cyber Insights, we break down the critical ransomware attack on the University of Mississippi Medical Center that has forced the closure of thirty-five clinics statewide. We also dive into the newly disclosed PayPal data breach that left customer information exposed for six months. Our team analyzes the surge in industrial control system vulnerabilities and the latest Interpol operation that netted over six hundred arrests across Africa. Joining the conversation is AI security leader Chad Thompson to discuss the evolving landscape of automated threat management and systems-level resilience.

Topics Covered

  • 🏥 UMMC ransomware shutdown and clinic closures
  • 💳 PayPal's six-month data exposure and user impact
  • 🔒 Critical BeyondTrust and Grandstream phone vulnerabilities
  • 🛡️ Cogent Security's AI-driven vulnerability management
  • 🌍 Interpol's multinational scam crackdown in Africa
  • 🌐 UAE's foiling of AI-powered terrorist cyberattacks

The information provided is for educational purposes and reflects reported cybersecurity news as of February 22, 2026.

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  • (00:06) - Introduction
  • (00:06) - Healthcare and Financial Sector Breaches
  • (00:06) - Critical Exploits and Global Enforcement
  • (01:04) - Conclusion
UMMC's Ransomware Shutdown and PayPal's 6-Month Data Breach [Prime Cyber Insights]

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