Octapharma Plasma closes over 150 centers amid ransomware fears.

Date Reported: 2024-04-15
Country: USA
Victim: Octapharma Plasma | octapharmaplasma.com
Additional Information:

  • Octapharma Plasma, a medical company operating over 150 blood plasma donation centers in the United States, has closed its facilities due to network issues attributed to a BlackSuit ransomware infection.
  • This cyberattack could impact Octapharma’s plasma supply in Europe, as over 75% of their plasma comes from the United States.
  • The FBI has been alerted about the incident, which is part of a growing trend of cybercriminals targeting healthcare organizations using extortion tactics.

Article: https://www.theregister.com/2024/04/18/ransomware_octapharma_plasma/
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