Ransomware Woes: Kettering Health Patients Face Data Leak Nightmare
Kettering Health patients hit by a ransomware attack face a double whammy: canceled appointments and potential data leaks. Amidst paper charting and diverted ambulances, Interlock ransomware gang claims a 941 GB data dump, leaving patients wondering if their info is now online. Kettering Health has yet to confirm the breach.
Hot Take:
Who knew that cybercriminals had such an interest in becoming amateur surgeons? If they keep attacking hospitals, they might as well get honorary medical degrees for all the chaos they’re causing. Move over, WebMD—Interlock might just become the next go-to for medical advice, though I wouldn’t recommend consulting them unless you’re interested in a prescription for panic.
Key Points:
- Interlock ransomware gang allegedly leaked 941 GB of data from Kettering Health.
- The breach potentially exposes personal and financial details of patients and staff.
- Over 732,490 files are involved, but it’s unclear if patient health data is included.
- Kettering Health operates 14 medical centers and over 120 facilities in Ohio.
- 26 ransomware attacks on US healthcare companies have been confirmed this year.
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