Texan Level 1 Trauma Center Diverts Patients after Cyberattack Hits IT System
INCIDENT
A ransomware attack on the only level 1 trauma center within 400 miles of Lubbock, Texas was forced to divert newly incoming emergency and non- emergency patients. The attack disrupted their IT systems.
A ransomware group identifying itself as Interlock claimed responsibility for the attack. Neither the HSCs nor UMC have confirmed or denied Interlock as the attacker. Insurance covered both the paid ransom amount paid and recovery costs.
Type of Malware
No Malware identified
Threat Source
No threat source identified