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

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

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