November 28, 2024 at 07:35AM A cybersecurity incident at a North West England NHS group has led to a return to pen-and-paper operations as IT systems are isolated. While maternity services and emergencies continue, patients may experience delays in appointments. Organizations are urged to visit urgent treatment centers instead of A&E for non-serious conditions. **Meeting … Read more
November 28, 2024 at 05:15AM Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) in the UK faced a cyberattack causing a systems outage, leading to postponed appointments and procedures. The hospital has reverted to manual operations while working to restore IT systems. Although emergency services continue, delays are expected, with no estimated recovery time available yet. **Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
October 24, 2024 at 06:46AM This year, ransomware impacted 389 US healthcare organizations, risking patient safety and costing up to $900,000 daily in downtime. Attacks led to increased emergency cases and dwindling survival rates. Organized groups, primarily Iranian, have intensified these intrusions, facilitated by ransomware-as-a-service and geopolitical factors. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Ransomware Impact on Healthcare:** … Read more
August 19, 2024 at 09:43AM The City of Flint, Michigan, is working to restore network systems after a ransomware attack on August 14. The attack affected payment and communication services, but emergency services like 911 were not impacted. BS&A billing system was disrupted, causing online transaction issues. The city is investigating potential impact on personal … Read more
July 19, 2024 at 07:49AM A faulty component in the latest CrowdStrike Falcon update is causing widespread crashes in Windows systems, affecting organizations worldwide including airports, TV stations, and hospitals. The glitch is impacting both workstations and servers, with emergency services in the U.S. and Canada also affected. A workaround has been provided, but the … Read more
March 21, 2024 at 07:46AM Leicester City Council is dealing with a suspected ransomware attack, referred to as a “cyber incident.” Key details have not been confirmed, causing frustration among experts and residents. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with some services restored but extended delays. The council urges residents to use its website and contact only … Read more
December 18, 2023 at 10:20AM Predatory Sparrow claims responsibility for a cyberattack on Iranian gas stations, disrupting operations at 60-70% of sites. Iran’s petrol stations association spokesman attributed it to a software issue, while Iran’s oil minister suggested outside interference. The group posted evidence of the attack and stated they warned emergency services beforehand to … Read more
December 12, 2023 at 10:47AM Ukraine’s largest telecom provider, Kyivstar, suffered a cyberattack impacting over 25 million subscribers, causing mobile and internet service disruption. The company attributed the attack to hackers, involving law enforcement. There’s speculation of Russian involvement amid the ongoing conflict. Subscribers can access Vodafone Ukraine’s roaming services, and utilize internal roaming during … Read more