September 30, 2024 at 06:20PM A ransomware attack on University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas forced the hospital to limit operations and divert patients to other facilities. The center is working with authorities and third-party experts to resolve the issue. Ransomware attacks in healthcare are rising, posing a threat to patient care and information security. … Read more
February 13, 2024 at 06:33AM A file-encrypting ransomware attack on the Hipocrate Information System (HIS) in Romania has led to data encryption in 26 hospitals. As a result, hospitals are resorting to pen and paper for record keeping. The attackers have demanded a 3.5 Bitcoin ransom, but DNSC advises against paying. Affected facilities are following … 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
February 2, 2024 at 11:24AM Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, a prominent pediatric care facility with 360 beds and 1,665 physicians, faced a cyberattack, prompting a shutdown of its IT systems. The incident disrupted operations, delaying medical care and impacting services, including internet, email, and phone access. The hospital is addressing the matter seriously, collaborating … Read more
November 27, 2023 at 04:43PM Ardent Health Services experienced a ransomware attack in November, affecting its entire network and 30 hospitals across six states. Patient care was not disrupted, but some emergency cases are being redirected to other hospitals. Ardent has reported the attack, launched an investigation, and suspended user accounts. The restoration of access … Read more