#EmergencyServices

Ransomware’s ripple effect felt across ERs as patient care suffers

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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

City of Flint Scrambling to Restore Services Following Ransomware Attack

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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

CrowdStrike update crashes Windows systems, causes outages worldwide

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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

UK council won’t say whether two-week ‘cyber incident’ impacted resident data

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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

Pro-Israeli Hacktivists Attack Iranian Gas Stations

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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

Ukraine’s largest mobile carrier Kyivstar down following cyberattack

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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