Four Winds Hospital

FourWinds Hospital, also known as Four Winds Medical Center, is a healthcare facility located in the United States of America. As a hospital, it provides medical services to patients, including inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic testing, and treatment across various medical specialties. The organization serves the local community and surrounding regions, delivering care in accordance with standard healthcare regulations. Its core mission is to promote health and treat illness through clinical services delivered by medical professionals. The facility operates as a medical center offering both acute and preventive health services to the population it serves.

In September 2020, Four Winds Hospital experienced a ransomware attack that disrupted access to its computer systems for approximately two weeks. The incident involved attackers gaining access to password‑protected files containing historical patient information, such as names, medical record numbers, and for a limited subset Social Security numbers and treatment details dating back to as early as 1983. The hospital reported that forensic analysis indicated the accessed files were deleted by the attackers, although this could not be independently verified. Following the attack, the organization engaged law enforcement and cybersecurity experts and implemented remedial measures to strengthen its defenses against future threats. The event highlighted vulnerabilities in the hospital’s information technology infrastructure and prompted a review of its data protection practices.