Forced to turn away certain patients following a ransomware infection, West Alabaman medical center operator DCH Health System announced this past weekend that it has purchased a decryption key from the attackers in order to expedite recovery.
“We have successfully completed a test decryption of multiple servers, and we are now executing a sequential plan to decrypt, test and bring systems online one-by-one,” said in an updated news release. “This will be a deliberate progression that will prioritize primary operating systems and essential functions for emergency care. DCH has thousands of computer devices in its network, so this process will take time.”
Meanwhile, DCH is also using its own backup files to rebuild its systems and restore its services.
The attack took place on Oct. 1, and quickly disrupted access to computer systems at the health care provider’s three locations: DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Northport Medical Center and Fayette Medical Center. At of 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, Oct. 7, the health care provide ..
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