RANSOMWARE VICTIMGOVERNMENTDUPLICATE CLAIM

South Hays Fire Department

medusa📍 United States (US)📅 January 29, 2026
8
same group

Attack Intelligence

South Hays Fire Department was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to medusa in January 2026. The organization, operating in the Government sector in United States, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.

medusa operates as a financially motivated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, exfiltrating sensitive data and threatening public disclosure to pressure victims into paying ransom demands.

Hays County Emergency Services District 3 provides essential fire prevention and emergency services to the South Hays County area. The district focuses on recruiting full-time firefighters and is dedicated to community safety and preparedness. In addition to emergency response, the district promotes public knowledge on fire safety and outdoor burning regulations. Their commitment to accessibility ensures that all community members can engage with their services effectively. The company headquarters is located in 3528 Hunter Road, San Marcos, Texas 78666. 11-50 Employees

Additional Details

ransom
100000

Other Victims — medusa (8)

Quick Facts

CountryUnited States (US)
SectorGovernment
Attack DateJan 29, 2026
Intel Sourceransomware.live
StatusDUPLICATE CLAIM

Threat Group

medusa
Motivation: financial
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External Links

Data sourced from Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Victim listing does not imply confirmed breach — intelligence based on group claims.