Over 100 Romanian hospitals have been targeted by a ransomware attack, demanding a Bitcoin ransom of $174,000. The 'Backmydata' ransomware, a variant of Phobos, has caused significant disruptions, with 25 hospitals directly impacted and another 79 taken offline as a precaution. The National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) advises against paying the ransom and emphasizes the importance of maintaining secure backups. This incident is part of a larger trend of cybercriminal activities, including those attributed to North Korea, aimed at funding its nuclear weapons program.