Ransomware forces hospital to turn away ambulances

A ransomware attack on the University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas has forced the level-one trauma hospital to divert ambulances and severely limit operations after malware was detected on its IT network; the hospital disconnected the affected network, engaged a third party, and is investigating the incident while services remain disrupted. The article highlights rising ransomware activity targeting healthcare organizations and warns of significant patient-care risks when critical medical facilities are impacted.