Cyberattack Disrupts Axis Health System, Ransomware Gang Demands $1.5 Million
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Axis Health System, a nonprofit managing multiple healthcare facilities in Colorado, has been struck by a cyberattack that has disrupted its patient portal and prompted an investigation into the attack's nature and extent. While the timeline of the breach is unclear, Axis Health has initiated its incident response protocol and will inform affected individuals if patient data is compromised. The Rhysida ransomware gang has claimed responsibility, demanding over $1.5 million for data access, highlighting the ongoing threats to healthcare organizations. Concurrently, a report from Censys found over 14,000 healthcare devices potentially exposed to the internet, raising concerns about sensitive medical data vulnerability.
