Ransomware Strikes Again: New York Blood Center’s Blood-Boiling Appointment Chaos!
The New York Blood Center was hit by a ransomware attack, forcing appointment rescheduling. Despite the cyber chaos, they assure donors that they still accept blood, though processing times might take longer than a vampire’s decision on a sunny day.
Hot Take:
When your blood bank gets hacked, it’s not just the vampires getting thirsty—turns out cybercriminals want a piece of the plasma pie too! Who knew donating blood could be a crime scene?
Key Points:
- The New York Blood Center (NYBC) was hit by a ransomware attack, causing rescheduling of appointments.
- Suspicious activity was first noticed on January 26, with the attack confirmed on January 29.
- No ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
- NYBC is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to mitigate the attack.
- The blood center declared a blood emergency prior to the attack due to low donation levels.
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