Ascension

Ascension, a St. Louis-based health system, suffered a ransomware attack, compromising their electronic health records systems and disrupting the ordering of tests, procedures, and medications. Hospitals were put on emergency diversion, impacting immediate triage of emergency cases. This incident has necessitated downtime procedures, requiring patients to provide detailed information to ensure continued care. The attack's extent has led to a delay in restoring services, with law enforcement, including the FBI and HHS, being notified.

Source: https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/cybersecurity/data-breaches/news/55039304/ascension-no-timeline-for-system-restoration-after-ransomware-attack

"id": "asc005031825",
"linkid": "ascensionorg",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "5/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"