The Brandenburg an der Havel University Hospital has fallen victim to a hacker attack on February 29, 2024, which saw the infiltration of their email systems. In response, expert teams were promptly mobilized to investigate and secure the affected systems. The breach originated from external access facilitated by phishing emails, prompting the hospital to intensify efforts in closing security gaps and fortifying its IT infrastructure. While the incident resulted in the unauthorized transmission of spam messages, the hospital assures patients, employees, and partners that clinical systems and patient care remain unaffected. Data protection and security of personal information are declared as intact and not compromised.
The hospital extends a sincere apology to those impacted by the incident and is actively taking steps to minimize consequences and prevent similar occurrences in the future. Currently, email access to the University Hospital is limited, and inadvertent transmissions may occur.
Urgent matters are advised to be communicated via telephone. Emphasizing the utmost priority on data security, the hospital urges caution in handling unexpected emails, recommending avoidance of opening attachments or links from untrusted sources. For further information or support, the hospital encourages individuals to contact them directly through the provided phone numbers.
