Ascension

Ascension experienced a significant ransomware attack by the Black Basta group, resulting in emergency medical service diversions and disruptions to their electronic health records system. The attack led to a substantial interruption of healthcare services, highlighting the vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure within the healthcare industry. With the absence of a restoration timeline, the impact on both the organization's functioning and patient care is likely to be prolonged, stressing the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

Source: https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/cybersecurity/data-breaches/news/55040180/black-basta-behind-ransomware-attack-on-ascension

"id": "asc004031725",
"linkid": "ascensionorg",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "5/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"