Ransomware attack hits Health Sciences Centre doors, ventilation and air conditioning
A ransomware attack affected doors, ventilation and air conditioning at the Health Sciences Centre, according to CBC News. The cybersecurity centre says a growing number of criminals are using AI in ransomware attacks (August 10).
Who is affected and how
- hospital manager
- Building automation systems are also targets of ransomware attacks, so the hospital OT network must be protected separately.
- health IT
- Because of AI-assisted attacks, defence and recovery plans must be updated.
Sources
- Ransomware attack on Health Sciences Centre affects doors, ventilation and air conditioning | CBC Newscbc.ca · Aug 10, 2026
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