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The ransomware group Rhysida claims to have sold data stolen from Lurie Children's Hospital, which has been dealing with a cybersecurity attack for weeks, disrupting its phones, electronic health records platform, and MyChart systems. The hospital is actively investigating the claims and working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to address the situation.
Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago has been dealing with a network outage for nine days after it was accessed by a known criminal threat actor, prompting the hospital to take its systems offline to protect patient and organizational information. The hospital has been working with law enforcement, including the FBI, and has implemented emergency preparedness plans while remaining open to care for patients. An active and ongoing investigation is underway, and a call center has been established for patient-family questions and concerns.
Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago is facing an eighth day of network outage, believed to be caused by a ransomware attack, leaving computers, phones, and electronic records inaccessible. Patients and staff are experiencing significant inconvenience, with one family having to seek help on social media for a life-saving prescription. Experts suspect a ransomware attack due to the hospital's sensitive data, and the hospital has established a call center to address patient needs while working with the FBI and cybersecurity experts to resolve the issue.
Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago has been offline for a week due to a cyberattack, prompting the hospital to take its computers, internet, and phones offline. A call center has been set up to address non-urgent patient needs, and the FBI is assisting with the investigation. The outage has caused inconvenience for patient families and healthcare providers, with access to patient records limited. Security expert Jeff Leder noted that healthcare organizations are often targeted due to the sensitivity of their operations. The hospital is working diligently to resolve the matter, but the timeline for network restoration remains uncertain.
Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago has been offline for nearly a week due to a cyber attack, causing connectivity issues and limiting access to patients’ medical records. The attack has led to delayed surgeries and test results, prompting doctors and nurses to resort to manual record-keeping. The hospital has opened a call center to assist patients and providers, while urging those with emergencies to call 911.
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.
Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago experienced a cyberattack, leading to the shutdown of its IT systems and causing disruptions to medical care. The hospital is actively responding to the incident, working with experts and law enforcement agencies. While it continues to provide care with minimal disruptions, scheduled procedures have been delayed, and certain services such as ultrasound and CT scan results are unavailable. The attack highlights the ongoing threat of ransomware to healthcare organizations, despite supposed guidelines from ransomware operators.
Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago is experiencing a network outage due to a cybersecurity matter, impacting phones, email, and internet service for two days. The hospital is working with experts and law enforcement to resolve the issue and has taken network systems offline. Some elective surgeries and procedures have been canceled, but emergency services are unaffected. The hospital is communicating updates to patient families and community providers and is working to establish a call center to address their needs.
Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago is investigating a cyber security matter as its internet, phones, and MyChart system remain down for a second day, prompting the hospital to take network systems offline. Some elective surgeries and procedures have been canceled, causing inconvenience for patient families and community providers. The outage has led to a reliance on paper charts and manual processes, impacting patient care and causing delays in procedures. The hospital is working with law enforcement agencies and leading experts to resolve the matter and has assured that emergency services are not affected.