Ransomware Attack Disrupts Imaging Workflow at Chonnam National University Hospital
Summary
Chonnam National University Hospital said a ransomware-classified cyberattack disrupted remote access to imaging results. It restored its network the same day; no disruption to surgery or treatment, or patient data leak, was reported.
Key points
- The hospital said it was hit by a cyberattack classified as ransomware the previous morning.
- Doctors could not remotely view MRI and other imaging results from consultation rooms, so they went to imaging rooms to review them.
- No disruption to surgery or treatment, or leak of patient personal information, was reported.
- The hospital said it completed recovery that afternoon by locating and deleting malicious files.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Chonnam National University Hospital
- Incident Type
- Cyberattack classified as ransomware
- Operational Impact
- Staff could not remotely review MRI and other imaging results in consultation rooms, so medical personnel went to the imaging rooms to review them. The hospital reported no disruption to surgery or medical treatment.
- Ransom Or Extortion
- No ransom demand or extortion activity was reported. The hospital said recovery was completed that afternoon by locating and deleting malicious files.
- Claim Status
- confirmed