Ascension health system was hit with a ransomware attack due to an employee downloading a malicious file. Data may have been accessed, but patient records are believed to be secure. EHR access has been restored but patient portals may have temporary issues. The attack caused delays in patient care. Ascension is offering credit monitoring and identity theft protection. No statement on ransom payment.
Public school board investigating ‘potential cyber incident’ – Hamilton Spectator
The public school board in Hamilton is currently investigating a potential cyber incident. The details of the incident are not yet clear, but the board