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Lurie Children’s Hospital back to pen and paper after cyberattack

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February 5, 2024 at 09:50AM Cybercriminals have targeted Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, causing significant operational disruption. The hospital’s network systems are offline, affecting email, phone, and internet services. Young patients have missed appointments, and some elective surgeries have been delayed. The hospital is open for emergencies and is working to minimize disruptions. Attribution for … Read more

Lurie Children’s Hospital took systems offline after cyberattack

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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