Scripps CEO says attack was ransomware

Scripps Health confirmed that the recent security incident that caused a network outage was a ransomware attack. While some systems have been restored, including the electronic health record (EHR), work is ongoing to fully restore all systems. The company is working with law enforcement and experts to investigate the incident and ensure safe restoration. Patient information exposure and the identity of the attackers remain unknown. The FBI has warned about the increasing threat of Conti ransomware attacks targeting healthcare organizations.