November 7, 2023 at 06:43PM
TransForm, a shared service provider for multiple hospitals in Ontario, has confirmed that a recent cyberattack on their systems was a ransomware attack. The attackers stole a database containing information on 5.6 million patient visits. The impacted hospitals had to reschedule appointments and redirect non-emergency cases. The organization has stated that they will not pay the ransom. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the data breach, and regular updates will be provided.
Summary:
TransForm, a shared service provider for several hospitals in Ontario, Canada, has confirmed that they were hit by a ransomware attack. The attackers stole a database containing information on 5.6 million patient visits, affecting approximately 267,000 individuals. The incident caused disruptions in operations, leading to appointment rescheduling and redirecting non-emergency cases. The group responsible, DAIXIN Team, gradually leaked samples of the stolen data but has expressed interest in selling it to data brokers. TransForm has stated that they will not pay the ransom. The impact on each hospital varies, with Bluewater Health being the most affected, although clinical records are not believed to be included. TransForm is investigating the full scope of the attack and plans to provide regular updates on the matter.