Medusa Ransomware Gang Demands $4M from NASCAR Amid Cyber Threat

NASCAR is facing a significant cybersecurity threat from the Medusa ransomware gang, which has demanded a $4 million ransom to prevent the release of over one terabyte of sensitive data. The hackers have reportedly provided evidence of their breach, including 37 documents that contain internal information such as employee details, racetrack maps, and security credentials. NASCAR has been given a 10-day deadline to respond, with the option to extend the deadline for an additional $100,000 per day. This incident follows previous hacking attempts affecting NASCAR, including unauthorized access to its official radio during a race. The FBI and CISA have previously issued warnings about such ransomware attacks, urging organizations to bolster their cybersecurity measures. As of now, NASCAR has not publicly commented on the situation, leaving the authenticity of the claims and the extent of the breach uncertain.