Another Healthcare Facility Hit with Ransomeware. The Informed Intel in 3 Points.

  • Methodist Hospital in Kentucky was hit by ransomeware
  • The ransomeware, of the “Locky” strain,  encrypted, deleted original files  and is holding hostage all its data for $1,600, or 4 bitcoins
  • Hospital paperwork is being processed by hand

Krebs on Security | Hospital Declares ‘Internal State of Emergency’ After Ransomware Infection

Governing | Hackers Target Hospitals for Ransom