Cyber Incident Victim: Saint James Hospital Group
Date:
Apr 2025
Location:
Malta
Summary
SaintJames Hospital Group confirmed it was targeted in a sophisticated cyberattack, quickly contained with systems isolated from external networks to prevent further intrusion. The hospital said no disruption to patient care is expected and all medical appointments and procedures continue as scheduled. Its IT, legal, and security teams, assisted by external cybersecurity experts, are conducting a thorough investigation into the breach’s nature and scope, including whether any sensitive patient information was compromised. The incident has been reported to relevant authorities and local police, and a dedicated helpline has been set up for stakeholders.
| CIA Posture | Motives | Tactics, Techniques & Procedures |
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| Available to members | 1 motive | 3 techniques |
| Threat Actors | Type | Location |
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| 0 actors | Available to members | Available to members |
Description
On 18April 2025, Saint James Hospital Group confirmed it was the target of a sophisticated cyberattack. The hospital released a statement on Thursday detailing the incident. According to the statement, the attack was detected immediately. Detection triggered the activation of containment protocols. As part of containment, all systems were isolated from external networks to prevent further intrusion. The hospital’s management said that no disruption to patient care is expected. All medical appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned. The group assured patients and the public that it has maintained control of its systems. Medical services continue as scheduled despite the cyber incident. The hospital emphasized that patient care remains unaffected.
Saint James’ IT, legal, and security teams, with the support of external cybersecurity experts, are conducting a thorough investigation into the nature and scope of the breach. The investigation is also assessing whether any sensitive patient information may have been compromised. The hospital has reported the incident to the relevant authorities and local police. An initial notification has already been submitted to the competent regulatory bodies. To maintain transparency, the group is providing regular updates on its corporate website. A dedicated helpline (+356 79636039) is available weekdays from 09:00 to 17:00. The hospital can also be contacted via email at [email protected].