lockbit2 attacks Ludwig Boltzmann
Incident Date:
February 23, 2022
Overview
Title
lockbit2 attacks Ludwig Boltzmann
Victim
Ludwig Boltzmann
Attacker
Lockbit2
Location
First Reported
February 23, 2022
Ransomware Attack on Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology
The Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology (LBI für Traumatologie) has recently fallen victim to a ransomware attack perpetrated by the Lockbit2 group, as disclosed on the group's dark web leak site. This institute is a key player in the Healthcare Services sector, renowned for its interdisciplinary scientific approach that combines basic biomedical, translational, and clinical research. It is also at the forefront of integrating innovative precision medicine solutions into clinical practice.
As a component of the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Prevention, the LBI für Traumatologie is dedicated to the development and enhancement of diagnostic, therapeutic, and regenerative research strategies. These efforts aim to facilitate the complete and sustained recovery of trauma patients. The institute's significant role as the coordinator of the Austrian Cluster for Tissue Regeneration underscores its substantial influence and presence in the domain of tissue regeneration research.
The breach of the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology by ransomware underscores the persistent risk these attacks pose to the healthcare sector. Such incidents not only disrupt critical operations but also jeopardize sensitive patient data. This situation highlights the critical need for stringent cybersecurity defenses and the importance of continual updates to safeguard against these threats.
Sources
- LBI für Traumatologie. (n.d.). Homepage. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://trauma.lbg.ac.at/?lang=en
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Prevention. (n.d.). Company Profile. Retrieved April 10, 2024, from https://www.linkedin.com/company/ludwig-boltzmann-institute-for-digital-health-and-prevention/
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