Cyberattack Diverted Ambulances of Idaho Hospital

In yet another instance of a cyberattack affecting healthcare facilities in the United States, a hospital representative has confirmed to CNN that an Idaho-based hospital has been redirecting ambulances to alternative medical facilities for over 24 hours. This diversion comes as a result of a hacking incident, highlighting the growing concern of cyber threats in the healthcare sector. 

Idaho Falls Community Hospital, an 88-bed medical facility located in the eastern part of the state, has fallen victim to a cyberattack on Monday. As a consequence, healthcare professionals including nurses and doctors have been compelled to resort to pen and paper instead of relying on computers for maintaining patient charts. 

This development was confirmed by Brian Ziel, the hospital spokesperson, in a conversation with the press. The incident sheds light on the impact of the cyberattack, necessitating alternative methods for maintaining essential medical records.
At present, the nature of the cyberattack remains uncertain, leaving it unclear whether ransomware was involved. 

Ransomware typically locks computer systems, enabling hackers to demand payments in exchange for access. Brian Ziel, the hospital spokesperson, confirmed that no ransom demands have been made to the hospital thus far. 

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