PIH Health Hospital Faces Ransomware Attack, Disrupting Patient Care and Communication

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Date Reported: 2024-12-01
Country: USA
Victim: PIH Health | PIH Health | pihhealth.org
Additional Information :

• PIH Health experienced a ransomware attack on December 1, 2024, affecting its computer systems.
• The network was shut down for security reasons, disrupting communication between patients and healthcare providers.
• In-person services are still available but are operating under degraded procedures.
• Investigators are working to restore the network and assess whether patient information has been compromised.

Article: https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2024/12/03/ransomware-virus-attack-on-pih-health-leads-to-network-shutdown-for-hospitals-in-downey-los-angeles-whittier/