Ascension Health detects unusual cyber activity in network systems

TLDR:

Ascension healthcare system experienced a cybersecurity problem due to unusual activity in network systems. Clinical operations were disrupted, and a third-party expert has been engaged for investigation.

Article Summary:

Ascension healthcare system detected unusual activity in select network systems, leading to a cybersecurity event. Clinical operations were disrupted, and the company engaged Mandiant, a third-party expert, for investigation and remediation. Patient care delivery has been prioritized to minimize impact, and affected individuals will be notified if sensitive information was compromised. Business partners are advised to temporarily suspend connections to the Ascension environment as a precaution. The situation is ongoing, with updates to be provided as more information becomes available.