Security News > 2024 > July > Ransomware infection cuts off blood supply to 250 hospitals

A ransomware attack against blood-donation nonprofit OneBlood, which services more than 250 American hospitals, has "Significantly reduced" the org's ability to take, test, and distribute blood.

"In an effort to further manage the blood supply we have asked the more than 250 hospitals we serve to activate their critical blood shortage protocols and to remain in that status for the time being."

Other blood centers across the US are sending blood and platelets to OneBlood, with the AABB Disaster Task Force coordinating the national response.

Forbes didn't immediately respond to The Register's questions - including how the intruders gained access to the blood bank's network, who was responsible for the ransomware infection, and whether they demanded a payment from the nonprofit.

When giving blood at one of the organization's centers, donors are asked about their medical history, blood type, test results, and other personal details.

That incident canceled blood transfusions and surgeries at London hospitals and incurred the wrath of both UK and US police.

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