Police sources were quoted as saying the attack originated from China and Hong Kong.
But they later confirmed that the servers at AIIMS were attacked and data was being held for ransom. The Delhi police initially denied reports of a ransom demand. They were in possession of an email that read, "What happened? Your files are encrypted? What is the price to repair? The price depends on how fast you can pay to us," reported news sources. The Delhi Police had a bigger problem at hand. After a few days, people who feared that traveling back home would be too expensive began to sleep under a nearby overpass to wait it out.Ī massive cyberattack had compromised the health data of millions of patients, from those who live in extreme poverty to high-profile politicians, bureaucrats and judges. Though patients were still being treated, paper bills were being handed out. Long lines snaked along the vast building and backed up for several yards.Ĭomputers at the hospital had stopped working, so medical reports could not be generated. In late November, as a thick layer of smog settled on the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, patients began to experience extended wait times.
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