lockbit3 attacks Centre Hospitalier ud Francilien
Incident Date:
September 12, 2022
Overview
Title
lockbit3 attacks Centre Hospitalier ud Francilien
Victim
Centre Hospitalier ud Francilien
Attacker
Lockbit3
Location
First Reported
September 12, 2022
Centre Hospitalier Sud Francilien (CHSF) Suffers Ransomware Attack by Lockbit3
Centre Hospitalier Sud Francilien (CHSF), a healthcare provider in France, has been targeted by the ransomware group Lockbit3. The attack was announced on the group's dark web leak site, and the victim's website is https://www.chsf.fr. CHSF serves a population of 600,000 in the greater Paris region and is responsible for the initial and continuous training of healthcare professionals.
Vulnerabilities and Targeting
Ransomware attacks on healthcare institutions have become increasingly sophisticated and dangerous. Attackers often target these organizations due to their critical role in society and the potential for significant disruption to services. In the case of CHSF, the attackers likely exploited vulnerabilities in the hospital's IT infrastructure or gained access through phishing or other social engineering tactics.
Impact and Response
The consequences of a ransomware attack on a healthcare provider can be severe, including disrupted services, financial losses, and potential harm to patients. It is crucial for organizations like CHSF to have robust cybersecurity measures in place to protect against such threats and to have a well-prepared response plan in case of an attack.
Sources
- Centre Hospitalier Sud Francilien: https://www.chsf.fr/portail/
- AHA: Ransomware Attacks on Hospitals Have Changed
- MSP360: Ransomware Attack Scenarios and How to Be Protected
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