OneBlood, a nonprofit blood center that delivers blood to a wide chunk of the Southeast region of the United States, has experienced a ransomware attack on its software systems
A ransomware assault has affected OneBlood’s software systems, affecting the non-profit blood center that supplies blood to a large portion of the Southeast region of the United States. To combat the issue, the organization collaborates closely with federal, state, and municipal governments as well as cybersecurity experts. OneBlood’s senior vice president of corporate communications and public relations, Susan Forbes, stated, “We take the security of our network very seriously.”” Our team moved swiftly to evaluate our systems and initiated an inquiry to verify the complete extent and character of the incident. We are actively engaged in our thorough response operations and are making every attempt to promptly restore full functionality to our systems.
OneBlood is still up and running in spite of the attack, albeit with much less capacity. The organization is still doing vital tasks such as gathering, testing, and distributing blood because it has put in place manual methods and procedures. “Manual processes take significantly longer to perform and impact inventory availability,” according to Forbes. OneBlood has requested that the more than 250 hospitals it works with activate their vital blood shortage measures and keep them in place for the time being in order to efficiently manage the blood supply.
The nation’s blood community has come together in response to the crisis to support OneBlood, the institutions it serves, and the patients it supports. Blood and platelets are being sent to OneBlood by blood centers across the country. The AABB Disaster Task Force is organizing national resources to help with extra blood products. All blood types are required, but donations of O-positive, O-negative, and platelet blood are particularly desired. “The blood supply cannot be taken for granted,” sources underlined.
We are dealing with an ongoing situation. We implore you to schedule a donation appointment as soon as possible if you are qualified to give. OneBlood is steadfast in its commitment to using blood donation to save lives, even as it navigates this difficult circumstance. The national blood community’s cooperation and support demonstrate how crucial it is to remain resilient and together during difficult times.
Also read: Achieving Rapid Outcomes with AI-Driven Cloud Analytics
Do Follow: CIO News LinkedIn Account | CIO News Facebook | CIO News Youtube | CIO News Twitter
About us:
CIO News is the premier platform dedicated to delivering the latest news, updates, and insights from the CIO industry. As a trusted source in the technology and IT sector, we provide a comprehensive resource for executives and professionals seeking to stay informed and ahead of the curve. With a focus on cutting-edge developments and trends, CIO News serves as your go-to destination for staying abreast of the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and IT. Founded in June 2020, CIO News has rapidly evolved with ambitious growth plans to expand globally, targeting markets in the Middle East & Africa, ASEAN, USA, and the UK.
CIO News is a proprietary of Mercadeo Multiventures Pvt Ltd.
