Hackers force MedStar Health system’s computers to go offline… viruses can now crater advanced medical facilities in an instant
by: S. Johnson
NaturalNews.com
Thursday, March 31, 2016
The FBI is investigating a hacking incident that took place at a major hospital chain, MedStar Health Inc., on Monday, which caused record systems to go offline for thousands of doctors and patients. The government office is attempting to determine if the anonymous hackers are demanding a ransom to restore the systems.
The nonprofit is in charge of ten regional hospitals. They shut down all computer system interfaces to stop the computer virus from circulating. Since the hospital’s record systems were forced offline, staff were unable to check email, and had to resort to paper medical records and transactions. Some employees have had their computers turned off since Monday.
MedStar says that all of their hospitals and clinical facilities are still open, even though nobody can log into the healthcare system’s computer network. “MedStar’s highest priorities are the safety of our patients and associates and confidentiality of information,” the organization said in a press statement. “We are working with law enforcement, our IT and Cyber-security partners to fully assess and address the situation,” they added.
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