This is one of a handful of cybersecurity incidents in the region over the last few months. Written By: Andreas Haffar | 9:39 am, Dec. 31, 2020
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. Computer systems at Lake Region Healthcare have been down or disrupted since Dec. 22 due to a ransomware attack, which has affected other regional hospitals in the area.
In a statement released Wednesday, Dec. 30, Lake Region Healthcare CEO Kent Mattson said federal and local law enforcement, as well as a team of third-party experts, are investigating the attack. The statement also said there isn t enough evidence to indicate any data was stolen, or that patients and staff are in danger.