Rhysida ransomware gang claims it sold data from Lurie Children's Hospital hack
ABC7 Chicago
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
A ransomware group named Rhysida has reportedly sold data stolen from Lurie Children's Hospital, according to claims made by the group itself. The hospital has acknowledged these claims and is currently investigating with the help of internal and external cybersecurity experts as well as law enforcement. This cybersecurity breach has caused significant disruptions to the hospital's phone systems, electronic health records, and the MyChart online patient portal. While the hospital has managed to restore its phone lines and health records platform, the MyChart portal remains offline as the investigation continues.