US Edition
Ransomware attack triggers ‘system-wide’ tech outage at large network of medical centers
- A ransomware attack hit Kettering Health's network of 14 medical centers in Ohio on Tuesday morning, causing a system-wide technology outage.
- The attack deployed ransomware that locked computers and led to canceled elective inpatient and outpatient procedures while emergency rooms and clinics remained open.
- The ransom note, viewed by CNN, directs victims to an extortion site linked to the Interlock ransomware gang that emerged last fall and targets tech, manufacturing, and government sectors.
- Kettering Health employs over 1,800 doctors, said it has backup procedures in place, and is working to maintain safe care despite the challenges caused by the cyberattack.
- The attack highlights ongoing cyber threats to the U.S. Health care sector, which reported over 440 ransomware incidents last year and faces concerns over inadequate cyber defenses.
18 Articles
18 Articles
Cyberattack forces outage at Kettering Health, scam callers try to get patients' credit card info
A "cybersecurity incident" has resulted in a system-wide technology outage and an increase in reported scam calls, Kettering Health announced Tuesday.The health network said unauthorized access to its network resulted in an outage impacting the call center and access to patient care systems. The outage forced the cancellation and rescheduling of elective inpatient and outpatient procedures, but Kettering said all emergency rooms and clinics rema…
Ransomware attack triggers ‘system-wide’ tech outage at large network of medical centers
A ransomware attack has triggered a “system-wide technology outage” at a network of over a dozen medical centers in Ohio, causing the cancellation of elective inpatient and outpatient procedures, according to a statement from the health network and a ransom note viewed by CNN.
Dayton Daily News
Malware Analysis, News and IndicatorsCyberattack brings down Kettering Health phone lines, MyChart patient portal access
A cyberattack is causing a system-wide technology outage at Kettering Health, forcing some medical procedures to be canceled, bringing down phone line
Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology Data Breach Impacts 235,000 People - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News
Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology (MCP), a full service anatomic pathology lab in North Carolina, was recently targeted in a ransomware attack that resulted in many personal information records getting stolen. In a data breach notice published on its website, Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology said it discovered unauthorized activity on some internal IT systems on January 16, 2025. An investigation revealed that the hackers had stolen some files. Th…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 89% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
