DaVita has not named the ransomware group behind the incident or share details on the attacker’s ransom demands

A spate of devastating attacks on the health care sector prompts Brussels to ramp up funding and threat intelligence.

The Commission has presented an EU Action Plan to strengthen the cybersecurity of hospitals and healthcare providers. This initiative is a key priority within the first 100 days of the new mandate, aiming to create a safer and more secure environment for patients.

In 2023 alone, EU countries reported 309 significant cybersecurity incidents targeting the healthcare sector – more than any other critical sector. As healthcare providers increasingly use digital health records, the risk of data-related threats continues to rise. Many systems can be affected, including electronic health records, hospital workflow systems, and medical devices. Such threats can compromise patient care and even put lives at risk.

A cybercrime group has published information stolen from NHS Dumfries and Galloway.

The Lantronix EDS-MS is an "IoT gateway for mission critical medical devices and equipment connectivity". It is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.