Lurie Children's Hospital Faces Cyberattack, Network Shutdown Enters 6th Day

Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago has been hit by a cyberattack, causing significant operational disruption and forcing the hospital to resort to pen-and-paper methods for patient care. The attack has led to the unavailability of email, phone, and internet services, impacting scheduled appointments and elective surgeries. The hospital is open for emergencies on a first-come, first-served basis, and the incident follows a similar attack on a nearby hospital. Cybercriminals have increasingly targeted the healthcare sector, prompting proposed cybersecurity standards for US hospitals to receive federal funding.