When Healthcare Meets Hackers: Kettering Health’s Cyber Drama Unplugged!
Kettering Health was hit by the Interlock ransomware group, forcing doctors to swap computers for the timeless art of pen and paper. While emergency rooms stayed open, the cyber heist disrupted many systems and stole patient data. Kettering is now working to restore its digital operations after the May cyberattack.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Interlock ransomware gang decided to play doctor with Kettering Health’s data, but instead of curing patients, they’ve left a trail of digital chaos. If only there was a vaccine for cyberattacks!
Key Points:
- Kettering Health, managing 14 medical centers in Ohio, was breached by Interlock ransomware group.
- The attack led to a temporary rollback to pen and paper methods for medical charting.
- Interlock exfiltrated 941 GB of sensitive data, including patient and payroll information.
- The ransomware group has a history of targeting healthcare organizations worldwide.
- Kettering Health is actively working to restore all affected systems and secure its network.
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