WMH releases statement on ‘Cybersecurity incident’

Weiser Memorial Hospital  administrators have released the following statement regarding a “cybersecurity incident” involving the hospital’s computer systems:

 Weiser Memorial Hospital (WMH) recently experienced a cybersecurity incident involving our computer systems. Immediately upon learning of this activity, WMH took action to secure our environment and launched an investigation to better understand what information was potentially impacted. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing. 

 We are aware that a cyber actor group has claimed responsibility for this incident, and to be in possession of WMH data. We are in the process of researching these claims, determining if they are factual, and the possible scope of potentially affected data. 

 Should it be determined that any sensitive data was involved, we will notify individuals in accordance with applicable law. 

 The protection of patient and employee information is a top priority to WMH, and this incident is being taken very seriously. We are committed to continuously improving our cybersecurity controls and will be evaluating security enhancements that can be implemented to reduce the likelihood of a similar incident reoccurring.

 Further information will be released should Weiser Memorial learn of new developments during the ongoing investigation.