The Simone Veil Hospital Center in Cannes faced a cyberattack starting on April 16, marking its first encounter with such a threat. Hospital operations were significantly disrupted, with a third of surgeries canceled, and consultations for chronic patients delayed. Emergency measures were swiftly enacted, including the activation of a crisis unit and a complete shutdown of computer systems.
Despite the attack, the hospital has not received any ransom demands or identified data breaches. Investigations are ongoing, with the incident labeled as an act of malice. Medical staff have been forced to revert to manual processes, resulting in longer delivery times for examinations and prescriptions. However, urgent patient care remains the priority, with emergency services continuing to operate alongside the Samu.
Efforts are underway to ensure the hospital’s activities resume safely, focusing on restarting critical IT systems related to patient care processes. The return to normalcy hinges on the progress of technical investigations and the implementation of necessary recovery measures. This cyberattack adds to a growing trend of healthcare institutions facing similar threats in France, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures across the sector.
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