Ransomware Incident Disrupts Door Access and Climate Systems at Winnipeg Hospital
Summary
A ransomware incident affected door access and building systems at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre. Shared Health said clinical operations continued uninterrupted and no patient impact had been identified; the investigation was ongoing.
Key points
- Shared Health described the incident as ransomware affecting certain facility maintenance systems at the Health Sciences Centre.
- Affected systems included door access, heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
- Shared Health said patient care and clinical operations continued uninterrupted, with no indication of patient impact based on the investigation to date.
- The hospital increased security and institutional safety officer presence at entrances while doors were affected.
- Shared Health said it was investigating the incident, reviewing affected systems and seeking expert advice; it reported no other systems appeared affected.
- Manitoba’s auditor general had recommended annual cybersecurity testing and more training in 2024, warning of possible delays in responding to incidents.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Health Sciences Centre
- Incident Type
- Ransomware incident affecting facility maintenance systems
- Operational Impact
- Door access and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems were affected. Patient care and clinical operations continued uninterrupted, and additional security personnel were stationed at hospital entrances.
- Claim Status
- confirmed
People
Darlene JacksonPresident of the Manitoba Nurses Union who commented on the affected entrances and staff concerns.Tara SeelShared Health spokesperson who provided the authority's statement to CBC News.Tyson ShtykaloManitoba auditor general who recommended cybersecurity testing and training for Shared Health in 2024.Uzoma AsagwaraHealth Minister who commended hospital staff for acting quickly to protect patients and staff.