Hackers Seek Ransom From Two More California Hospitals | Kaiser Health News

Hackers Seek Ransom From Two More California Hospitals | Kaiser Health News - Health Council

Hackers demanded a ransom from two more Southern California hospitals last week and federal authorities are investigating the case. Two sources familiar with the investigation said the hackers had demanded a ransom to unlock the hospital computer systems, similar to what happened last month at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles. Hollywood Presbyterian said it paid $17,000 in bitcoin to hackers to regain access to the institution’s computers.

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