Chicago Children’s Hospital Says 791,000 Impacted by Ransomware Attack

June 28, 2024 at 07:12AM Hundreds of thousands of individuals were informed by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago that their personal and health information was compromised in a ransomware attack. Cybercriminals accessed the hospital’s systems between January 26 and 31, 2024, stealing a wide range of sensitive data. The hospital refused … Read more

Rhysida ransomware wants $3.6 million for children’s stolen data

February 28, 2024 at 03:42PM The Rhysida ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, impacting medical care and compromising sensitive data. With ongoing efforts to restore IT systems, service disruptions persist, requiring manual processes and extended payment timelines. The gang threatens to sell stolen data for 60 BTC, … Read more

A Chicago Children’s Hospital Has Taken Its Networks Offline After a Cyberattack

February 6, 2024 at 09:00AM Chicago’s Lurie Children’s Hospital faces a network shutdown following a potential ransomware cyberattack, impeding medical records access and communication. Hospital officials are investigating with experts and law enforcement. Patients face delayed care, while the hospital struggles to manage the disruption. The incident mirrors a wider trend of escalating digital attacks … Read more

Lurie Children’s Hospital took systems offline after cyberattack

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