University of New Mexico Health reports ransomware attack disrupting clinical operations

The University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center has officially disclosed a ransomware attack that has caused significant disruptions to its operations. The incident led to system outages that have affected both patient care services and institutional academic activities.

As of the time of the announcement, the organization indicated that the cyberattack resulted in the interruption of normal clinical procedures, including surgeries. The university is currently working to address the technical issues caused by the security incident, though detailed information regarding the scope of the data impact or the operational timeline for full recovery remains limited.

This development underscores the ongoing challenge of securing critical digital infrastructure within the healthcare sector, where ransomware incidents can lead to immediate and tangible impacts on patient services and institutional functionality. Further updates are expected as the institution continues its investigation and remediation efforts.

Source: BleepingComputer
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