Ascension, a St. Louis-based health system, suffered a ransomware attack that disrupted its electronic health records system and tools for ordering tests and medications. The attack compromised critical healthcare operations, forcing hospitals to divert emergency services to ensure immediate triage of emergencies. Ascension took measures to notify law enforcement and government agencies, including the FBI and HHS. As services are still not restored, patients are advised to provide symptom notes and medication lists for healthcare visits.
"id": "asc004031725",
"linkid": "ascensionorg",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "5/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"