The Brief
- The University of New Mexico Health System was hit by a cybersecurity problem that resulted in ambulances being redirected and patients’ appointments being canceled or rescheduled.
- Dozens of medical facilities within the state’s network were affected by the breach.
- The cause of the incident is currently unknown as local authorities continue their investigation.
A cybersecurity issue at a hospital network in New Mexico forced the entity to send ambulances to other hospitals, leaving the state without an emergency department with the ability to treat patients dealing with severe injuries.
The problem occurred Monday with the University of New Mexico Health System telling The Associated Press via a statement that its hospitals and clinics began resuming operations in phases later in the day.
Several UNM Health System workers told the AP they heard messages on their computers while working Monday morning that claimed to have stolen student and employee data and patient information.
New Mexico hospital cybersecurity incident
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