Cyber Incident Victim: Whitman Hospital & Medical Clinics
Date:
Feb 2025
Location:
United States of America
Summary
Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinicsexperienced a cyberattack that disabled its internal electronic systems, prompting the facility to warn patients of possible appointment delays while assuring continued openness for care. The organization did not release specifics about the attack but indicated it was making progress in restoring normal operations.
| CIA Posture | Motives | Tactics, Techniques & Procedures |
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| Available to members | 0 motives | 2 techniques |
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Description
On February 28, 2025, Becker's Hospital Review reported that Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics' internal electronic systems were down following a cyberattack. The article noted that the hospital had not disclosed further details about the nature or origin of the cyberattack. The report indicated that the disruption affected the hospital's internal electronic systems. The hospital's statement in the article emphasized that it was working to resolve the issues. No additional information about the attack was provided in the Becker's Hospital Review piece.
On March 4, 2025, Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics issued a Facebook post addressing patients with upcoming appointments. The post advised that individuals with appointments at the hospital or any of its clinics on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, should anticipate possible delays. Despite the expected delays, the hospital assured patients that it remained open and ready to provide care. The hospital also stated that it was making progress in resolving the issues caused by the cyberattack. The Facebook communication served as the hospital's primary public response to the incident at that time. No specifics regarding the systems affected, the attack method, or the timeline for full restoration were disclosed in either source.