Security News > 2023 > October > Cyberattack on health services provider impacts 5 Canadian hospitals
A cyberattack on shared service provider TransForm has impacted operations in five hospitals in Ontario, Canada, impacting patient care and causing appointments to be rescheduled.
Yesterday, the service provider released a statement stating that their IT systems are experiencing an outage due to a cyberattack.
Windsor Regional Hospital - One of the largest hospitals in the region, offering 642 acute care beds.
A joint statement released by the five hospitals regarding the cyberattack informs patients of problems with scheduled appointments.
"Also, we would continue to ask if you are not needing emergency care to attend your primary care provider or local clinic to reduce the impact upon the Hospitals as we work towards addressing these issues and focus on those needing hospital care."
As the nature of the cyberattack and the scope of the incident have not been determined, those who have received healthcare services at the mentioned institutions in the past are advised to maintain a watchful stance and treat unsolicited communications with suspicion.