Affected providers are recovering from a global IT outage that disrupted access to electronic health records (EHRs), cancelled surgeries and treatments, and posed potential risks to patient care. Technologies such as Microsoft and CrowdStrike were instrumental in resolving the issue. The outage raises questions about technology vulnerabilities and the need for effective contingency plans. No major lawsuits have yet been filed concerning the outage.
‘Internal business directory’ accessed during cyber incident: NB Liquor – country94.ca
During a cyber incident, NB Liquor’s internal business directory was accessed by unauthorized individuals. The incident was confirmed by the company, stating that sensitive employee