A ransomware attack on Ardent Health Services led to the postponement of procedures at healthcare facilities across six states. Among those affected were a woman due for heart surgery and a man scheduled for an annual cancer check. Ardent, which protects over 200 healthcare sites, has yet to state when its computer network will be restored. In 2023, at least 299 hospitals reported ransomware attacks.

United States Charges Developer of LockBit Ransomware Group
Rostislav Panev, a 51-year-old dual Russian-Israeli national, has been extradited to the U.S. for his role as a developer in the LockBit ransomware group. Arrested