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Conti's Disruptive Attack on Costa Rica
- The Conti ransomware group targeted Costa Rica aiming to disrupt government services and force ransom payment.
- This cyberattack froze services, especially taxing and imports, severely impacting the economy.
National Emergency Declaration for Cyberattack
- President Rodrigo Chaves declared a cybersecurity state of emergency after the attack.
- He equated the ransomware attack's severity to a natural disaster or military strike, naming Conti explicitly.
Health Care Attack Heightened Impact
- The second wave of attacks targeted the Costa Rican social security fund, impacting healthcare and pensions.
- Health services were disrupted with canceled surgeries and inaccessible medical records, deeply affecting citizens.