Blood donation giant warns of issues following ransomware attack
Posted by:
Emma Walker
The New York Blood Center (NYBC), one of the largest independent blood centers worldwide, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, which has significantly disrupted its operations. The NYBC has taken immediate action to address the situation, involving third-party cybersecurity experts and notifying the authorities about the incident. However, details regarding the attackers and the potential consequences of the breach remain undisclosed at this time.
Given the nature of ransomware attacks, where sensitive information is often compromised, it is possible that personal data of the millions of people serviced by NYBC may have been exposed. This incident adds to a concerning trend as another blood donation organization, OneBlood, previously experienced a similar cyberattack resulting in the loss of donor information and service disruptions across several U.S. states.
The cyber threats faced by critical healthcare entities like blood donation centers underscore the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive data and ensure the continuity of vital services.
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