Blood Supply Crisis: Ransomware Attack Disrupts US Donation Services
The New York Blood Center Enterprises ransomware attack has disrupted blood donation services nationwide. While donations are still accepted, processing delays are expected. This incident highlights the increasing ransomware threat to healthcare, with hackers showing no mercy for critical services. Blood donors, bring your patience—processing times may be longer than expected!
Hot Take:
Looks like the hackers have a new type of bloodlust, and it’s not the kind you’d expect from a vampire movie. With NYBCe taken hostage by ransomware, it seems the only thing bleeding right now is their IT infrastructure. Maybe the hackers heard the phrase “donate blood” and took it way too literally!
Key Points:
- NYBCe hit by ransomware attack, disrupting blood donation services across the US.
- The attack was identified on January 26, systems taken offline to contain the threat.
- No timeline for system restoration, law enforcement notified.
- Blood donation processing times impacted, some events canceled or rescheduled.
- Ransomware incidents in healthcare are on the rise, with significant disruptions noted.
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