Lurie Children's Hospital Faces Cyberattack from Known Criminal Threat

Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago is grappling with a cyberattack that has disrupted access to patient records and communication channels, with officials working with the FBI to address the breach caused by a "known criminal threat actor." While the hospital has not confirmed the nature of the attack, it exhibits characteristics of a ransomware incident. Patients have been directed to a call center for assistance, but some parents have expressed frustration with the response. Restoring normal operations after such an attack can take weeks, with critical systems being prioritized for recovery.