Kettering Health Cyberattack: Ransomware Wreaks Havoc, Canceling Procedures and Sparking Scams
Kettering Health’s system took an unexpected “sick day” after a cyberattack led to a technology outage, cancelling procedures and causing havoc. The Interlock ransomware gang might be behind this digital drama, but Kettering’s clinics remain open for business. Meanwhile, scammers are impersonating employees, adding a side of fraud to the chaos.
Hot Take:
Oh dear, it seems like Kettering Health has caught a nasty cyber flu, and it’s spreading faster than a sneeze in flu season. With interlocked ransomware causing a lockdown on their systems, they’ve had to cancel procedures quicker than a last-minute Tinder date. And let’s not even get started on those scam calls—who knew phishing was a favorite pastime for cybercriminals?
Key Points:
- Kettering Health faces a cyberattack causing a technology outage and canceled procedures.
- The nonprofit manages 14 medical centers, emergency centers, and 120 outpatient facilities.
- Scammers are posing as Kettering Health staff, attempting to extract credit card payments from patients.
- The Interlock ransomware gang is suspected to be behind the attack.
- No confirmation yet on whether patient data has been compromised.
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