[BreachExchange] Scripps Health Hit By Cyberattack

[Destry Winant]

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/scripps-health-hit-by-cyberattack/2593431/

Scripps Health confirmed Sunday their technology servers were hacked
overnight, forcing the health care system to switch to offline chart
systems and causing a disruption to their patient portals.

Scripps did not provide any information on how the cyberattack occurred or
state exactly what systems were affected by the breach.

The health care system said they suspended access to their patient portals
and other "technology applications related to our operations at our health
care facilities," but stressed that patient care continues using
"established back-up processes, including offline documentation methods."

Scripps website was down Sunday morning and patients were reporting to NBC
7 that their patient portals were not working.

Some appointments were being canceled on Sunday and Monday as a result of
the breach.

"We are working on how best to notify these patients about the need to
reschedule," a statement from Scripps said.

The San Diego County Office of Emergency Services (OES) said ambulances
were being diverted from Scripps' facilities to other hospitals in the area
but that it was a precautionary measure.

Scripps said that outpatient urgent care centers, Scripps HealthExpress
locations and their emergency departments remain open for care.

Local law enforcement and "the appropriate government organizations" were
notified of the cyberattack, Scripps Health said.

The OES said their cybersecurity professionals were actively investigating.

This is a developing story and will be updated.
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