Recovery From Ransomware Attack Continues At CHI Health

On Tuesday, CommonSpirit Health, one of the country’s biggest health systems, told an unspecified “IT Security Incident” that affected multiple regions, has disrupted hospital operations across the nation. As a security measure, a few systems were taken offline in the wake of the attack which also forced patients’ procedures to be rescheduled. 

In the case of a ransomware attack, malware is typically infected onto the computer by someone manually loading the infected software. This is done by clicking on a malicious link in an email or on a website. Infected software can be downloaded either manually or through malicious links embedded in emails or sites. There is a goal behind the attack, which is to take control of computer systems or files to disable them.

As soon as the attackers gain access to the network they will be able to demand a ransom. This money is then exchanged for the encryption key from the organization.

A statement issued by CHI Health on Wednesday night noted that CommonSpirit “took immediate steps to protect our systems, contain the incident, begin an investigation and ensure continuity of care upon learning about the ransomware attack. In addition to providing our patients, employees, and caregivers with relevant updates regarding the ongoing situation, we continue to provide the highest level of care for patients. Despite this, we remain committed to maintaining the highest level of patient care and apologize for any inconvenien

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