Ransomware Attack Disrupts Healthcare Services Across Six States

Ardent Health Services, operating 30 hospitals, forced to divert patients and suspend IT functions following a major cyberattack.

Ardent Health Services, a healthcare chain operating 30 hospitals in six states, has been hit by a ransomware attack, causing the company to divert patients from some of its emergency rooms.
The attack, which occurred on November 23, has led to the suspension of user access to the company's IT applications, including patient care documentation software.
The company has not yet confirmed the extent of patient health or financial information that may have been compromised.
Ardent has reported the issue to law enforcement and is working with cybersecurity specialists and third-party forensic advisors to restore IT functions.
There is currently no timeline for when the problems will be resolved.