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The attack on Vasto not only led to the theft of sensitive medical records but also plunged the company into bankruptcy. The hackers, seeking a ransom originally set at 40 Bitcoins, first targeted Vasto directly and then contacted victims individually, demanding payments of around 500 euros worth of Bitcoin to prevent the publication of their private information on the dark web. While Vasto opted to reject the ransom demand, many affected individuals chose to comply, risking their financial security to protect their privacy. Ultimately, thousands still suffered the consequences as the hackers leaked their information publicly.