Ransomware hits US blood donation group – urgent call for help

TLDR:

• US blood donation non-profit OneBlood hit by ransomware attack, operating at reduced capacity
• Hospitals asked to activate critical blood shortage protocols, surgeries may be postponed

US blood donation group, OneBlood, has been impacted by a ransomware attack, leading to a reduction in operational capacity. The organization, which provides blood to over 250 hospitals in several states, has asked hospitals to activate their critical blood shortage protocols and is working with cybersecurity specialists to resolve the issue. Surgeries may need to be postponed due to the attack. OneBlood is implementing manual processes to maintain operations but inventory availability is affected. The attack may have involved unsecured infrastructure and social engineering tactics like phishing. The organization has not determined what data was accessed during the attack and is prepared to offer credit monitoring services to affected individuals. The ransomware attack highlights the ongoing challenge of cybersecurity and the importance of preventative measures.