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LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK SAYS IT WAS TARGET OF CYBERATTACK BY RANSOMWARE
GANG

4 hours ago


The Lehigh Valley Health Network says it was the target of a cyberattack by a
ransomware gang with suspected ties to Russia.





LVHN says it detected "unauthorized activity within our IT system" on Feb. 6.





Hackers entered the computer system used for patient images at a physician
practice in Lackawanna County.





The health network is investigating the scope of the attack, but so far, it says
services were not disrupted.






The Lehigh Valley Health Network has refused to pay a ransom.





Dr. Brian Nester, President and CEO of Lehigh Valley Health Network, released
this statement Monday:





"Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has been the target of a cybersecurity
attack by a ransomware gang, known as BlackCat, which has been associated with
Russia. As of today, the attack has not disrupted LVHN's operations. Based on
our initial analysis, the attack was on the network supporting one physician
practice located in Lackawanna County. We take this very seriously and
protecting the data security and privacy of our patients, physicians and staff
is critical.





On February 6, LVHN detected unauthorized activity within our IT system. Our
Technology team identified the unauthorized activity, and we immediately
launched an investigation, engaged leading cybersecurity firms and experts, and
notified law enforcement. We are continuing to work with our experts to
investigate the scope of the incident and as of today, we continue to operate
normally.





Although our investigation is ongoing, as of today, our initial analysis shows
that the incident involved a computer system used for clinically appropriate
patient images for radiation oncology treatment and other sensitive information.
BlackCat demanded a ransom payment, but LVHN refused to pay this criminal
enterprise. We understand that BlackCat has targeted other organizations in the
academic and healthcare sectors.





We are continuing to work closely with our cybersecurity experts to evaluate the
information involved and will provide notices to individuals as required as soon
as possible. Attacks like this are reprehensible and we are dedicating
appropriate resources to respond to this incident."

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