Ascension, a Catholic health system, suffered a ransomware attack by the Russian-speaking group Black Basta, causing significant disruptions. The attack led to diversions of emergency medical services and interrupted the organization's electronic health records system, affecting various other tools. The event highlights the vulnerability of healthcare systems to cyber threats and underscores the importance of enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive health data and maintain operational integrity.
"id": "asc814031825",
"linkid": "ascensionorg",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "5/2024",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"