Ransomware Attack Forces Ohio Hospitals to Cancel Treatments

By Netvora Tech News

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A coordinated ransomware attack has forced several hospitals and medical centers in Ohio to cancel patient treatments, according to a statement on the healthcare network's website. The attack resulted in a "system-wide technology disruption," leaving healthcare staff without access to certain care systems. Kettering Health, the parent organization of the affected medical facilities, decided to cancel and reschedule an undisclosed number of treatments. Although the announcement does not mention the ransomware attack, the healthcare network has confirmed the incident to CNN, which has also received a ransom demand from the attackers. If the ransom is not paid, the attackers threaten to release stolen information. The attack is believed to be the work of the Interlock ransomware gang, although it is unclear how the attackers gained access to the healthcare network's systems. Kettering Health operates 14 hospitals and medical centers, staffed by 1,800 doctors. The affected facilities are part of Kettering Health's network, but it is not clear which specific hospitals or medical centers were impacted by the attack. The healthcare network has not disclosed any further information about the incident, including the number of patients affected or the type of treatments that were canceled. As the healthcare industry continues to grapple with the growing threat of ransomware attacks, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences that can result from these types of cyberattacks.