New York Blood Bank Hit by Ransomware

Summary: New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) announced that it took certain systems offline following a ransomware attack identified on January 26. They are working with cybersecurity experts to mitigate the threat and restore operations while maintaining communication with stakeholders. Though donations are still being accepted, delays are expected in processing and scheduling may be affected.

Affected: New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe)

Keypoints :

• Ransomware attack confirmed by third-party cybersecurity experts.
• Immediate containment efforts and law enforcement notification have been initiated.
• Delays in donation processing and potential rescheduling of blood drives are anticipated.
• NYBCe supports over 400 hospitals and various organizations across the U.S.
• No specific timeline provided for system restoration or details about the ransomware group.