"Massive Ransomware Attack Paralyzes Romanian Hospitals"

Over a hundred Romanian healthcare facilities, including children's and emergency hospitals, were hit by a ransomware attack, forcing some to resort to pen and paper. The cyber extortionists demanded 3.5 Bitcoin to unlock vital files, but officials stated that data had been recently backed up, reducing the impact. While investigations are ongoing, it is expected that the facilities should be able to recover rapidly. However, the impact on patients is likely to be profound as dozens of hospitals have had to switch off internet-connected devices as a precaution.