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Cyber Attack Temporarily Shuts Down Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center, Disrupts Animal Care Services

Over the weekend of November 9, 2024, Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center (SOVSC) in Central Point, Oregon, experienced a cyber attack that temporarily shut down its urgent care services and severely impacted operations. On Saturday morning, staff discovered the breach when attempts to access patient files were blocked by a

Ransomware Disrupts Memorial Hospital's Digital Records in Georgia

Memorial Hospital and Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia, has faced significant disruptions due to a ransomware attack discovered on November 2, 2024. The incident was identified when virus protection software detected potential security risks. In response, the hospital initiated an internal investigation and shifted to a manual, paper-based system to continue

Texas Tech Health Network Acknowledges Cyberattack After Weeks-Long IT Outage

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) has confirmed that a cyberattack is responsible for the ongoing IT outages affecting its campuses in Amarillo, El Paso, and Lubbock, Texas. The disruptions, which began in late September 2024, initially led to delays in patient care, student coursework, and administrative functions. Although

Ransomware Attack Hits Colorado's Axis Health System, Disrupting Patient Portal

Axis Health System, a nonprofit healthcare provider in Colorado, experienced a cyberattack claimed by the Rhysida ransomware gang, affecting its patient portal and compromising its systems between July and September 2024. The attackers demanded a $1.5 million ransom for data access. Axis detected irregular activity on August 26, promptly

Ransomware Attack Forces Lubbock’s UMC Health System to Divert Patients

On September 26, 2024, the University Medical Center (UMC) Health System in Lubbock, Texas, experienced a significant IT outage caused by a ransomware attack. The incident disrupted multiple systems, including phone communications and patient portal access, which necessitated the diversion of both emergency and non-emergency patients to nearby healthcare facilities.

Planned Parenthood of Montana Hit by Ransomware Attack, Services Impacted

On August 28, 2024, Planned Parenthood of Montana (PPMT) experienced a major cyberattack, attributed to the ransomware group RansomHub. The attackers claim to have stolen 93GB of sensitive data and are threatening to leak the information unless a ransom is paid. In response, PPMT immediately activated its incident response protocols,

McLaren Health Care of Michigan Faces Ransomware Attack According to Anonymous Source

McLaren Health Care, based in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is reportedly dealing with a ransomware attack that has disrupted operations across all 13 of its hospitals, as well as its ambulatory surgery centers, physician offices, and other facilities. The information comes from an anonymous source within the hospital, who shared details

OneBlood Issues Urgent Call for Donors Following Ransomware Attack

OneBlood, a major blood donation service provider in the southeastern United States, is urgently requesting blood donations following a ransomware attack that has significantly impacted its operations. The attack, which compromised OneBlood's network systems, has forced the organization to switch to manual processes, slowing down its ability to

Cyberattack on Florida Department of Health Disrupts Funeral Services Statewide

A ransomware attack on the Florida Department of Health, first detected on June 27, 2024, has significantly disrupted funeral services statewide. Initially thought to be a technical issue, the outage was attributed to a cybersecurity incident on July 3, 2024. The Vital Statistics System, which processes birth and death certificates,