[Spalumbos62]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

The source was probably a hairdresser.
I you look at the site, they are asking for people to contact them if a peep knows anything.
Speaks volumes.

People that "think" they know everything, but really don't should not always add their two cents. They try to project some sort of authoritative security, when really they know nothing themselves....don't you hate that?

[RedChariot]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

I know.
It's a rumor.

Wrong. It's on the front page of the Daily Sun.

[Villages Kahuna]

Reports of computer systems being hacked and shut down at both our regional hospitals is NOT A RUMOR!

I can attest to the fact that The Villages Regional Hospital is noticeably quiet, presumably because of the effect of the ransomware attack on its computer systems.

We live across the street from the hospital and had not heard a siren or helicopter in almost a week. And the TVRH parking lots have noticeable numbers of empty spaces compared to normal.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Spalumbos62

People that "think" they know everything, but really don't should not always add their two cents. They try to project some sort of authoritative security, when really they know nothing themselves....don't you hate that?

Hairdressers always know.

[rtharner]

ABC Nightly News just reported on The Villages Hospital Ransomware Case. FBI investigating.

[Summerhouse]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Cut & Paste a rumor.

Actually on ABC national news as verified.

[crash]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

I know.
It's a rumor.

Was on the national news so not a rumor.

[mlmarr1]

Originally Posted by Boffin

UF Health-The Villages Hospital has been forced to operate by pen and paper thanks to a ransomware attack which has shut down the computer system.

The hospital has not officially acknowledged the attack, but an official with knowledge of the situation confirmed what has taken place, both at the hospital in The Villages and Leesburg Regional Medical Center.

Both hospitals operate under the UF Health system. Other hospitals in that system are reportedly not impacted and functioning normally.

UF/other hospital or facilities under UF DO NOT use the same PMR operating program .. get the facts before you spread ..

[Bay Kid]

This is happening more and more. Private industry according to the govern. No govern protection. Something is going on.

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by Boffin

UF Health-The Villages Hospital has been forced to operate by pen and paper thanks to a ransomware attack which has shut down the computer system.

The hospital has not officially acknowledged the attack, but an official with knowledge of the situation confirmed what has taken place, both at the hospital in The Villages and Leesburg Regional Medical Center.

Both hospitals operate under the UF Health system. Other hospitals in that system are reportedly not impacted and functioning normally.

So? I dont work there and I doubt you do. Who cares? Unless youre insinuating that the staff is so illiterate they do not know how to use a pen or pencil.

[Debfrommaine]

Have to say thank you to the entire staff - they have been through a lot with Covid and now this.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Debfrommaine

Have to say thank you to the entire staff - they have been through a lot with Covid and now this.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Sometimes we have to admit we are wrong.

[Tadpole]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Sometimes we have to admit we are wrong.

So true; thank you Graciegirl. Hopefully people will take note and shut up. I volunteer at UFH TV. They’ve been shut down since Monday and are doing miraculously well the good old fashion way with pen and paper. Working hard, staying cool, and getting their jobs done.

[RuthA]

I talked to a person with inside information that 3 hospitals had had a cyber attack and all their computers were down. Some things were being hand-delivered to other doctor's offices.