A large healthcare system based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, acknowledged that it has been targeted by hackers.
Sanford Health President and CEO Bill Gassen confirmed to the Argus Leader that the organization was working to resolve the cyberattack.
“Sanford Health has experienced an attempted cyber security incident, and we are taking aggressive measures to contain the impact,” Gassen said. “Providing patients with exceptional care is our top priority, and we are doing everything possible to minimize disruption.”
Sanford Health information technology staff were alerted on Aug. 3 that its cyber network was being breached.
Sanford officials did not provide details as to the nature of the cyber attack or its impact, other than to say they are not aware of any personal or financial information of patients, residents or employees being compromised by the breach.
“We have engaged leading IT security experts to assist in the response, and have notified and will be working closely with federal authorities,” Gassen said.
Topics Cyber
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