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.
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
".
Regarding the other activities of this hospital center, in particular psychiatry, follow-up care and rehabilitation, “
the continuity of care is ensured
”, the agency further indicated.
A “
crisis cell
” 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.
