Ransomware attack hits Florida blood donation center that services more than 350 hospitals
CBSN
A cyberattack on the nonprofit blood donation center OneBlood is stifling operations at an organization that normally services more than 350 hospitals across four states, the Orlando-based organization announced on Wednesday.
The breach, which was first reported by CNN, targeted OneBlood's software system and is being investigated as a ransomware event — where hackers break into a company's online network and essentially block access to important files until a ransom is paid.
OneBlood said it is working cybersecurity specialists as well as federal, state and local authorities as they move ahead with a "comprehensive response" to the attack. While donation centers are continuing to collect, test and distribute blood, the organization noted that "they are operating at a significantly reduced capacity."
