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On Monday, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center information technology teams identified a cybersecurity threat around 11 a.m. and began containment efforts. From 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., the health system temporarily diverted ambulance traffic to other hospitals in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, while outpatient surgeries and appointments were suspended for the remainder of the…

On Monday, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center information technology teams identified a cybersecurity threat around 11 a.m. and began containment efforts. From 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., the health system temporarily diverted ambulance traffic to other hospitals in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, while outpatient surgeries and appointments were suspended for the remainder of the…

Ransomware attacks once followed a predictable pattern: attackers encrypted files, left a ransom note, set a deadline, and waited to get paid. Security teams built their response plans around that model, focusing on containment, backups, legal counsel, and buying time. 

Japan is considering stronger measures to address the growing threat of cyberattacks, including initiatives aimed at supporting consumers affected by security breaches. The reported developments come amid increasing concerns about the financial and operational damage caused by cybercrime, which can disrupt essential services, expose personal information and undermine public confidence in digital platforms.