Nurses Union Questions Safety as Ransomware Hits Health Sciences Centre Systems

Nurses union questions safety as ransomware hits Health Sciences Centre systems - Winnipeg

The union representing nurses in Manitoba is concerned about security risks for its members following a ransomware attack that has impacted some maintenance systems.

Experts working to address Health Sciences Centre hack: Manitoba NDP health minister

Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara said a ransomware attack at Health Sciences Centre announced Monday is being addressed and hasn’t impacted patient care.

Health Sciences Centre hit with ransomware attack, maintenance systems impacted

The Health Sciences Centre is responding to a ransomware incident that has affected certain facility maintenance systems, including HVAC and door access controls, Shared Health confirmed Monday.

Ransomware attack on Health Sciences Centre affects doors, ventilation and air conditioning

A ransomware attack on Winnipeg's Health Sciences Centre has affected door access, heating, ventilation and air conditioning at Manitoba's largest hospital.

Ransomware Attack Disables Canadian Hospital’s Doors, HVAC

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee reports: A Canadian hospital is dealing with a ransomware attack on its facility management systems that has affected the building’s doors and heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. Some experts said the incident underscores growing cyberthreats involving operational technology in healthcare. The attack this week on Manitoba, Ontario’s largest hospital – Winnipeg’s... Source

Manitoba health minister says cybersecurity priority after hospital attack

WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s health minister said the government is working with cybersecurity experts following a ransomware attack at the province’s largest hospital, while the union representing nurses is concerned about security risks for its members. Shared Health, the body that manages health care in the province, announced on Monday that it was dealing with an attack affecting certain facility maintenance systems, including heating, ventilation …