Maryland healthcare network forced to shut down IT systems after ransomware attack

A ransomware attack against Frederick Health Medical Group in Maryland forced the organization to take IT systems offline, causing appointment delays and the closure of a laboratory; officials are working with third-party cybersecurity experts and using backup/downtime procedures to continue patient care. The report notes this incident as part of an ongoing trend of ransomware targeting healthcare providers but includes no technical details, indicators of compromise, or attribution.