US healthcare provider UMC Health System had to divert patients due to a network outage caused by a ransomware attack. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. UMC Health System provides a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, specialized surgeries, and comprehensive treatment programs. Healthcare infrastructure in the US continues to be under attack, in July, the Lockbit ransomware gang breached the Fairfield Memorial Hospital in Illinois. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. On September 27, 2024, US healthcare provider UMC Health System announced an investigation into an IT outage across its network. It operates University Medical Center, a major teaching hospital affiliated with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. “However, out of an abundance of caution, we will continue to temporarily divert incoming emergency and non-emergency patients via ambulance to nearby health facilities until this issue is resolved. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The company announced that the healthcare facilities remain open across all access points including Emergency Centers and Urgent Care Clinics. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. UMC diverted patients for several days after taking IT systems offline following a ransomware attack. We are making accommodations wherever possible to minimize any disruption to our patients and our critical services.” reads a notice on the IT outage. It serves as a regional medical center, offering both inpatient and outpatient care, and is known for its trauma center and advanced healthcare technologies. The company did not provide details about the attack, such as the family of ransomware that hit the hospital. By Monday, the hospital restored some systems and services, but a few patients were still being diverted. The extortion group also claimed the hack of the Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center, and the Florida Department of Health. Play ransomware attack on Xplain exposed 65,000 files containing data relevant to the Swiss Federal Administration. UMC Health System is a healthcare provider based in Lubbock, Texas. “Third parties that have helped other hospitals address similar issues have been engaged to assist in our response and investigation. Experts released PoC exploit code for VMware Aria Operations for Logs flaw. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent.
This Cyber News was published on securityaffairs.com. Publication date: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:13:06 +0000