Ransomware Attacks Disrupt Emergency Room Services and Patient Care

Several emergency rooms that were shut down due to a ransomware attack on Ardent Health Services are gradually resuming service, although some patients continue to face lingering issues. While some hospitals are diverting crucial patients, others have resumed normal emergency services. The attack, which occurred on Thanksgiving Day, resulted in the locking up of computer networks and a demand for ransom. Although some patients had to reschedule procedures, no deaths have been reported as a result of the cyberattack. The hackers' deliberate targeting of a healthcare system has raised concerns about patient care and cybersecurity.