Ascension health system faced a ransomware attack causing significant disruptions to their operations. The attack affected electronic health records systems and tools for ordering tests and medications. Several hospitals had to divert emergency medical services to ensure patients are triaged properly. Ascension activated downtime procedures, instructing patients to provide detailed information about their symptoms, medications, and prescriptions during appointments to accommodate prescription needs. This incident has raised major concerns regarding patient care and data security within the healthcare infrastructure.
"id": "asc005031925",
"linkid": "ascensionorg",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "5/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"