Security News > 2020 > December > Greater Baltimore Medical Center Hit by Ransomware Attack
2020-12-07 13:02
The Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Towson, Maryland was hit by a ransomware attack that impacted computer systems and medical procedures, the healthcare provider said Sunday.
The ransomware attack is the latest of many that have impacted healthcare providers over recent months.
In September, a ransomware attack forced the shutdown of more than 250 locations operated by Universal Health Services.
In late October, the U.S. government warned hospitals and healthcare providers of an "Increased and imminent" ransomware threat.
The alert warned that threat actors are targeting the healthcare sector with the TrickBot malware in attacks that often lead to ransomware infections, data theft and disruption of healthcare services.
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