June 6, 2024 at 09:40AM A Russian cyber gang, possibly Qilin, launched a ransomware attack on London hospitals, disabling operations and causing cancellations. The affected hospitals included those managed by the National Health Service, with serious disruptions to healthcare services. The incident was reported to police as ransomware attacks continue to affect various sectors, difficult … Read more
June 4, 2024 at 11:47AM London hospitals are grappling with disrupted pathology services due to a ransomware attack on a service partner, impacting facilities at NHS trusts and primary care services in southeast London. The incident has been declared a “critical incident,” affecting blood transfusions and elective surgeries. Officials are working to understand the full … Read more
May 10, 2024 at 02:56PM Ascension, a major U.S. healthcare network, is diverting ambulances due to a suspected ransomware attack causing disruptions and system outages. MyChart, phone systems, and systems for ordering tests and medications are offline. Non-emergent procedures are on hold, and the network is working with experts to address the attack, suspected to … Read more
May 10, 2024 at 10:24AM Ascension, a major US healthcare system, is dealing with a significant cyberattack affecting various systems, leading to disruptions and the implementation of downtime procedures. The incident, presumed to be a ransomware infection, has prompted the activation of emergency measures and the diversion of medical services. The company is working with … Read more
May 9, 2024 at 03:21PM Ascension, a leading healthcare organization in the US, has detected a cybersecurity event affecting its network. The disruption has led to clinical operations being impacted, with a potential involvement of ransomware. The incident is part of a string of cyber attacks on the healthcare industry, prompting calls for stronger cyber … Read more
March 8, 2024 at 12:57PM Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of United Health Group, is recovering from a BlackCat ransomware attack causing widespread disruptions to the US healthcare system. Electronic prescription systems are now back online, and payment transmission is available. However, the system’s full restoration is still in progress, with an interim solution managing 90% … Read more
February 2, 2024 at 06:39PM Ransomware continues to disrupt hospitals, impacting patient care. Despite claims by groups like LockBit to avoid encrypting hospitals, attacks persist, causing organizations to shut down IT systems. Affiliates target healthcare, affecting medical chart access and electronic prescriptions. Recent attacks on Lurie Children’s Hospital and Saint Anthony Hospital highlight the ongoing … Read more