Cyber Attack To A Children's Hospital in Chicago

Criticial infrastrucutures are under cyber attack risk but most of the people are not aware of this reality who work in this area. And as a result, we see more and more criticial infrastructure attacks.

These hackers are so ruthless so that they can attack even a children's hospital. So the potential victims DO have to be aware of that and take enough actions against these sick people.

Cyber threats are real and can cause painful social damage if they will be successful against the critical infrastructures.

Well yet another hospital and another victim of cyber attacks. This time in Chicago - USA. Being held twice in a week and it being a children's hospital made it worse.

https://www.theregister.com/2024/02/05/lurie_childrens_hospital_cyberattack/?is=5a5d7ed30c1b46eb1c21fcf1e6c51b4c49dc532ddd4c930a7f4472ce34fe37c3

"For the second time in one week, cybercriminals have targeted a Chicago children's hospital, this time causing significant operational disruption."

"Email, phone, and internet services are unavailable at the hospital, and according to local news, young patients have been unable to attend scheduled appointments for six days and counting."

"Some patients with scheduled elective surgeries have also had their appointments pushed back or canceled. Others say ultrasound systems were down and prescriptions were being handled using analog, pen-and-paper methods."

"The healthcare sector has long been a primary target for cybercriminals for many reasons,..."