Hacker attack Johannessift Diakonie: Website failed!
Hacker attack Johannessift Diakonie: Website failed!
Wittenberg, Deutschland - A hacker attack will soon chase the IT employees of the Johannesstift Diakonie in Wittenberg again. On Wednesday there was a massive failure of the company website, which is due to a completely overloaded server structure. This was forced by an unusually high number of automated access to the knees, such as mz.de Despite the rapid reaction of the IT department, which was able to fix the problem on Wednesday afternoon, the exact background of the access is still unclear. A targeted attack has not yet been confirmed.
It was only in October last year that the Johannessift Diakonie was already the goal of a serious cyber attack. At that time, 600 servers were encrypted, and the hackers called for an extortionate ransom of 1.5 million euros. The consequences of such an attack are extremely serious: operations must be postponed and the treatment of patients suffers significantly. This underlines the alarming fact that hospitals are increasingly getting into the crosshairs of cybercrime. Another report by Ärzteblatt.de can.
Current situation and reactions
The situation is serious, but not desperate. Despite the difficulties, the emergency concept of the Johannesstift Diakonie works stable. All large radiological devices such as X -rays, CT and MRI work perfectly. In a message on the website of the facility, it is also emphasized that the crisis team is consistently working on solutions and receives support from external security experts. Johannessift-diakonie.de regularly informs about backgrounds and any restrictions, while all telephone accessibility is guaranteed.
It is important to mention that the central servers are still blocked for access. Initial successes in the restoration of servers have already been achieved, and reading access to certain systems have been made. A specific schedule for the full restoration of the IT systems will be expected shortly. In the meantime, some predictable interventions were postponed, with the decisions being made individually in consultation with the patient. Internal communication remains unaffected by chaos, which is a great relief for the employees.
The importance of cyber security
In view of the increasing attacks on hospitals, the importance of cyber security becomes increasingly clear. Necessary investments in the IT infrastructure, as required in the Hospital Future and Digitization Act, are mandatory. Political decision -makers are required to provide sufficient means to guarantee the security of the critical infrastructure. At the same time, the staff in the facilities are increasingly being informed about potential dangers in order to ward off future attacks. Finally, the teachings from these incidents should lead to security gaps being recognized and closed proactively.As the last incidents impressively show, there is no place for negligence in the digital age - not in hospitals, not in society. A good knack in the decision for the right IT security has never been so important.
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