Reported Ransomware Attack Disrupts Salus Clinic Systems in Trieste
Summary
A reported ransomware attack left Salus clinic systems in Trieste unusable from Aug. 31, disrupting bookings, online medical reports and phone lines. A ransom was reportedly demanded; data extraction is unknown.
Key points
- Salus’s clinic and branch computer network was reportedly hit by ransomware, leaving its IT system unusable from the afternoon of Aug. 31.
- The disruption affected appointment bookings, online delivery of medical reports and telephone lines; staff considered temporarily returning to paper processes.
- A ransom was reportedly demanded, but the article does not confirm whether patient data was extracted.
- The article says a Russian-Albanian criminal group was suspected based on the reported modus operandi; the attribution is not confirmed.
- The clinic hired a cybersecurity company to investigate, working alongside State Police.
- A backup of patients’ health data reportedly exists. The incident came as State Police and Asugi signed a protocol intended to help prevent similar scenarios.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Salus
- Incident Type
- Reported ransomware attack against the clinic's and branches' computer network
- Data Types Exposed
- Patient health data; whether data was extracted is unknown
- Operational Impact
- The computer system was reported unusable from the afternoon of August 31. The booking and online medical-report delivery systems were out of service, and telephone lines were also affected. A temporary return to paper-based procedures was being considered.
- Ransom Or Extortion
- A ransom was reportedly demanded; the article does not specify an amount or confirm payment.
- Claim Status
- alleged