La Colline, a private clinic in the Champel district owned by the Hirslanden Group, has fallen victim to a cyberattack, as confirmed by the medical network’s spokesperson, Claude Kaufmann. While a reader reported difficulties in making an appointment due to the computer attack, the Hirslanden Group emphasizes that patient safety remains uncompromised, and there is no evidence of data theft at this stage. The clinic assures that its surgical and medical operations are proceeding normally, and all medical devices are functioning securely.
The Hirslanden Group, defining itself as the largest medical network in Switzerland, affirms that the cyberattack is an isolated case, with no impact reported on other clinics or institutes within the group, including the clinique des Grangettes in Geneva. Cybersecurity incidents of this nature often involve ransom demands from hackers, but the Hirslanden Group has chosen not to disclose further details for security reasons. The incident sheds light on the ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by healthcare institutions, emphasizing the need for robust measures to protect patient data and ensure uninterrupted medical services.
