Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital

The hospital has taken its networks offline in response, affecting patient care and communication.

A cyberattack has disrupted operations at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, forcing the hospital to take its networks offline.
The attack has affected email, phone, and electronic systems, complicating patient care and communication.
Despite the outage, the hospital remains operational, with emergency services continuing and a call center established for patient inquiries.
The nature of the cybersecurity incident has not been disclosed, and no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Federal officials and hospital executives are urged to enhance cybersecurity measures to combat the increasing threat of attacks on healthcare facilities.