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Ransomware Attack Cripples Major Blood Donation Nonprofit

OneBlood's digital systems down, prompting urgent call for blood donations across southeastern US.

  • OneBlood's operations significantly reduced due to ransomware attack on its IT systems.
  • Over 250 hospitals asked to activate critical blood shortage protocols.
  • Manual processing causing delays and inventory shortages, especially for O Positive and O Negative blood types.
  • Federal, state, and local agencies collaborating to resolve the cyberattack.
  • Blood centers nationwide sending supplies to support OneBlood's efforts.
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