Cyberattack on hospitals in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district
In the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, there are currently significant problems in medical care. The LUP clinics fell victim to a cyberattack. As the district administration announced, several locations of the clinic group are affected by the digital attack, including the hospitals in Hagenow and Parchim.
After the discovery of the attack, those responsible reacted immediately. To prevent further damage and protect patient data, many IT systems and internet connections were shut down. This means that the clinics currently have only limited access to digital information.
Despite the technical problems, work in the hospitals continues. Emergency care is secured according to official reports. However, patients must expect that planned operations or appointments will be postponed. Employees are now increasingly working with paper and pen to maintain operations as best as possible.
IT security specialists and the police have already begun investigations. They are trying to find out who is behind the attack and how the perpetrators were able to get into the system. Such attacks on hospitals have become more frequent worldwide in recent years, as hackers often try to steal sensitive data or extort ransom.
It is not yet known when the computer systems of the LUP clinics will function normally again. The district asks citizens for patience. The safety of patients and the protection of their personal data are currently the highest priority for those responsible.