Summary: The New York Blood Center (NYBC) experienced a ransomware attack that prompted the rescheduling of blood donation appointments and the cancellation of some drives. Despite the disruptions, NYBC continues to accept donations while working to contain the situation and restore its IT systems. The attack occurred amid a blood emergency due to a significant drop in donations, raising concerns about the potential exposure of sensitive donor information.
Affected: New York Blood Center (NYBC)
Keypoints :
- NYBC detected a ransomware attack on January 26 after noticing suspicious activity in its IT systems.
- The organization has canceled some appointments and blood drives due to operational disruptions.
- No confirmation has been given regarding the theft of personal and health information of donors.