'Known Criminal Threat Actor' Penetrated Lurie Children's Hospital - Chicago, IL - Hospital officials took phone, email and electronic medical records offline after the cyberattack was discovered on Jan. 31.
Lurie Children s Hospital of Chicago confirms cyberattack by known criminal threat actor, causing internet and phone systems to be taken offline to protect patient data.
The hospital became aware of the threat Jan. 31 and “consistent with best practices” took systems offline, including phone, email, electronic medical records and MyChart, officials said at a news conference, declining to answer reporters’ questions.
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