Hospitals in Lombardy, specifically Asst Rhodense, are grappling with a severe cyberattack that has plunged their computer systems into chaos. As a result, surgeries and procedures in Garbagnate, Bollate, and Rho have been postponed, impacting the region’s healthcare services. The Lombardy Region has swiftly responded by alerting the National Cybersecurity Agency and activating the regional cybersecurity task force to address the attack’s fallout and initiate recovery efforts.
The cyberattack, which commenced the previous night, has initially targeted Asst Rhodense, but concerns have arisen about its potential spread to other healthcare facilities. In response to the crisis, the Lombardy Region has engaged Aria and mobilized additional support from the National Cybersecurity Agency to combat the cyber threat effectively. Furthermore, uncertainties persist regarding the identity of the cybercriminals behind the attack and their possible connection to previous incidents, such as the recent cyber breach at Synlab Italia.
The hospitals affected by the cyberattack serve a significant population of approximately 483,000 inhabitants in the Lombardy region. The disruption caused by the attack underscores the vulnerability of critical healthcare infrastructure to cyber threats and highlights the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures. As healthcare providers and authorities work tirelessly to restore normalcy and ensure patient safety, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges posed by cyberattacks in the healthcare sector.
