Lurie Children's Hospital Partially Restores Systems After Cyberattack

A month following a cyberattack, Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago has regained access to electronic medical records and phone systems, while MyChart remains offline.

Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago announced the restoration of its electronic medical records and phone systems over a month after a cyberattack.
The cyberattack, attributed to a 'known criminal threat actor,' forced the hospital to take its networks offline on January 31.
The FBI is investigating the incident, which had the hallmarks of a ransomware attack.
MyChart, a portal for patients and parents to access medical records and communicate with providers, remains offline.
The hospital is working closely with internal and external experts towards full restoration, emphasizing the complexity of their systems.