MedStar Response to Incorrect Media Reports
Regarding the attack, Symantec said, “The 2007 and 2010 fixes … were not contributing factors in this event.”
April 6, 2016
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News reports circulating about the malware attack on MedStar Health’s IT system are incorrect. Our partner Symantec, a global leader in cybersecurity, has been on the ground from the start of the situation conducting a thorough forensic analysis. Symantec said, “The 2007 and 2010 fixes referenced in the article were not contributing factors in this event.” Based on the advice of IT, cybersecurity and law enforcement experts, MedStar will not be elaborating further on additional aspects of this malware event. This is not only for the protection and security of MedStar Health, its patients and associates, but is also for the benefit of other healthcare organizations and companies. Click here to read MedStar’s systemwide media release regarding incorrect media reports.
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