Altus Baytown Hospital

Altus Baytown Hospital is a healthcare facility located in the United States of America that provides medical care and health services to patients. The organization operates under the aliases ABH and Altus Baytown Hospital. It serves the local community and is linked to other healthcare entities, as indicated by the ransomware incident affecting multiple affiliated organizations. Its core function is to deliver clinical care, diagnostic testing, and patient support typical of a U.S. hospital. No specific details about its size, specialties, or patient volume are disclosed in the available sources. The hospital is identified by its official name and the abbreviated alias in public reporting.

On September 3, 2018, Altus Baytown Hospital experienced a ransomware attack involving the Dharma variant. The attack encrypted files containing patient information such as names, addresses, social security numbers, medical details, and financial data. Electronic health records remained unaffected during the incident. External security consultants were engaged to decrypt backups, restore systems, and remove the malware. Investigations confirmed there was no evidence of data exfiltration or unauthorized access despite the encryption. The incident also impacted multiple affiliated healthcare entities, indicating a broader network exposure.