Kettering Health has made progress in restoring its systems, announcing the recovery of core components of its electronic health record system provided by Epic. This restoration marks a significant step towards normal operations, enabling better communication and coordination of patient care. Meanwhile, Interlock has published some of the stolen data on its dark web site, which includes private health information and documents related to the Kettering Health Police Department. TechCrunch's Senior Writer Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, who covers cybersecurity, can be contacted securely for more information on this incident.
Key takeaways:
- A ransomware gang named Interlock claimed responsibility for hacking Kettering Health, stealing over 940 gigabytes of data.
- The attack forced Kettering Health to shut down its computer systems, and the healthcare system is still recovering two weeks later.
- Interlock published stolen data on its dark web site, including private health information and employee data.
- Kettering Health has restored core components of its electronic health record system, marking a major milestone in its recovery efforts.