Interlock, a recently emerged ransomware group targeting U.S. healthcare organizations, has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Kettering Health, a network of hospitals in Ohio. The attack resulted in the shutdown of the healthcare system's computer operations for two weeks and the theft of over 940 gigabytes of sensitive patient data. Kettering Health's representatives confirmed that no ransom was paid to the attackers. The attack raises concerns over the vulnerabilities in healthcare cybersecurity and highlights the ongoing threat posed by organized cybercriminals.
Interlock, a new hacking group, has targeted healthcare systems in the U.S. since September 2024, claiming a significant data breach at Kettering Health.
Kettering Health is recovering from the ransomware attack, having been forced to shut down all computer systems for two weeks after the incident.
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