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California Hospital Experiences ‘Internal Disaster’ Following Cyber Attack

Posted on November 11, 2023 By Haley Bennett

Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside, California faces a cybersecurity crisis, compelling the administration to declare an “internal disaster” and divert ambulance traffic to other healthcare facilities. The hospital revealed that it is currently managing a cyber attack, prompting urgent measures to contain the damage and protect patient records.

Although the details of cyber attack are undisclosed, the medical center recognizes the situation as a “cybersecurity challenge” similar to incidents involving healthcare providers nationwide. There is speculation that ransomware may be involved, but this has not been confirmed by Tri-City management.

Aaron Byzak, the hospital’s chief strategy officer and spokesperson, confirmed that forensic analysis is ongoing, and detailed information will be provided once available. This attack comes at a critical time for Tri-City, which is currently undergoing a joint powers agreement with UC San Diego Health to manage its operations.

Cyber threats against healthcare entities have been on the rise, with data breaches doubling over the past three years. Concerns have been raised about the escalating danger of ransomware, with the average ransom demand surging by 45% from 2020 to 2021.

In a study spanning from 2016 to 2021, it was discovered that 374 ransomware attacks on healthcare delivery organizations occurred, compromising the personal health information of over 42 million Americans. These attacks have far-reaching repercussions, impacting neighboring facilities, and raising concerns about financial and operational ramifications and potential disruptions to patient care.

San Diego County’s healthcare providers have faced significant cyber threats in recent years, with Scripps Health suffering a ransomware attack in 2021, resulting in a loss of $113 million in revenue. UC San Diego Health also experienced a data breach during the same year. These incidents emphasize the urgency of addressing cybersecurity threats in the healthcare industry.

Haley Bennett

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