Europe 1 with AFP 4:24 p.m., March 29, 2022
The Castelluccio hospital in Ajaccio has been the victim of a "ransomware-type cyberattack" since Monday, which led to the "suspension of radiotherapy and oncology activities", the Corsican regional health agency said on Tuesday.
The Castelluccio hospital in Ajaccio has been the victim of a "ransomware-type cyberattack" since Monday, which led to the "suspension of radiotherapy and oncology activities", the Corsican regional health agency said on Tuesday.
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According to the same source, this computer attack, in which the "Vice society" virus was detected, "paralyzes all information systems".
“To guarantee the quality and safety of care, the establishment was forced to suspend radiotherapy and oncology activities for which information systems have a key role (dosages, targeting, etc.), clarified the ARS, which adds that "the establishment of an organization to ensure the continuity of urgent care for patients" is in the process of being "finalized".
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“Continuity of support is ensured”
Regarding the other activities of this hospital center, in particular psychiatry, follow-up care and rehabilitation, "the continuity of care is assured", the agency further indicated.
A “crisis unit” in connection with the ARS has been set up and “everything is done to restore normal and secure operation of activities as soon as possible”, she assures.