Ascension Saint Agnes: hit with cyber attack, secures patient data

TLDR:

• Ascension Saint Agnes hospital in southwest Baltimore experienced a cyber security event on May 8.
• The hospital has engaged a third-party cyber security expert and notified the appropriate authorities.

Ascension Saint Agnes hospital in southwest Baltimore recently faced a cyber security event, leading to a disruption in access to some systems. The hospital responded immediately to the unusual activity detected on select technology network systems and initiated investigations and remediation efforts. As a result of the cyber security event, the hospital has stopped accepting new patients to its emergency room. Additionally, there has been a disruption to clinical operations, and the hospital is currently assessing the impact and duration of the disruption.

To address the situation, Ascension Saint Agnes hospital has engaged Mandiant, a third-party cyber security expert, to assist in the investigation and remediation process. The hospital has also notified the appropriate authorities and is working collaboratively to fully investigate any potential information affected by the situation. In the event that sensitive information was compromised, the hospital will notify and support those individuals in accordance with relevant regulatory and legal guidelines.

Furthermore, the hospital is reaching out to its business partners to inform them of the situation and encourage them to take appropriate steps to safeguard their systems. Ascension Saint Agnes emphasizes the importance of coordination with their technology partners to address any specific questions.