December 11, 2024 at 06:56AM Center for Vein Restoration has informed over 446,000 individuals that their personal, medical, and financial data was compromised in a cyberattack identified on October 6. The breach affects both patients and employees. The organization is enhancing security measures and providing identity theft protection services to those impacted. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more
December 9, 2024 at 06:03PM Artivion experienced a ransomware attack on November 21, disrupting operations and forcing some systems offline. The company is investigating the incident, involving external advisors, and has reported data encryption and theft. While most operational disruptions have been addressed, additional costs are expected, and no ransom demands have yet been claimed. … Read more
December 8, 2024 at 02:14AM Anna Jaques Hospital announced that a ransomware attack on December 25, 2023, compromised sensitive health data of over 316,000 patients, as confirmed on its website. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. **Incident Confirmation**: Anna Jaques Hospital has confirmed a ransomware attack that occurred on December 25, 2023. 2. **Data Exposure**: The attack … Read more
December 5, 2024 at 07:31AM NHS trusts in Wirral and Liverpool are recovering from separate cyberattacks. NHS Wirral downgraded its incident status; systems are still being restored, causing longer wait times. Alder Hey Children’s Hospital confirmed a data breach, with attackers posting personal information online, while investigations are ongoing. Ransom payments are not anticipated. **Meeting … Read more
December 2, 2024 at 06:55AM Two NHS hospitals in the UK reported cyberattacks last week, with Alder Hey investigating a ransomware claim regarding stolen patient data. The Wirral University Hospital also experienced a cyber incident, disrupting services but without confirmed ransomware involvement. Both hospitals are working to secure systems and assess impacts on operations. **Meeting … Read more
November 29, 2024 at 07:36AM A ransomware attack has targeted Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, with the gang INC Ransom claiming to have stolen and leaked sensitive patient data. The incident is separate from an ongoing cyber issue at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, and Alder Hey continues to operate normally. … Read more
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
November 26, 2024 at 06:48AM A UK hospital trust has declared a “major incident” due to cybersecurity issues, canceling all outpatient appointments. The problem affects multiple hospitals and remains unresolved. Officials urged patients to seek emergency care only for serious issues and have not confirmed if ransomware is involved, amid ongoing cybersecurity challenges for the … Read more
November 20, 2024 at 09:24PM A data breach at a French hospital compromised medical records of 750,000 patients, linked to a hacker known as ‘nears’. The threat actor claims access to over 1.5 million patient records and is selling access to multiple hospitals’ systems. Exposed data includes personal and medical information, raising phishing risks. ### … Read more