University of New Mexico Health System Diverts Ambulances Due to Ransomware Attack
The University of New Mexico Health System was hit by a ransomware attack that cut off access to critical electronic systems. The disruption was severe enough that the hospital had to divert ambulances away from its facilities.
Why this matters: When ransomware hits a hospital, patients pay the price first. Diverted ambulances mean people in emergencies go somewhere else, sometimes farther away, sometimes too late. This is not a data problem in the abstract. It is a direct threat to physical safety. Hospitals have become a preferred ransomware target because the pressure to pay is immediate and real. The people making that calculation are counting on the fact that no hospital can afford to wait.
Who should care: Cybersecurity · Privacy officers · Administrators · Healthcare professionals · Compliance
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