University of New Mexico hospital diverts ambulances after cyberattack

A cyberattack on Monday disrupted the University of New Mexico Health System, forcing ambulances to be diverted for about two hours to facilities in Albuquerque and Santa Fe and prompting cancellations of outpatient surgeries and appointments. The BYOD ransomware gang claimed responsibility, saying it compromised 36,000 machines and stole data on students, patients and employees.

• Ambulances were diverted for about two hours to Albuquerque and Santa Fe facilities
• Outpatient surgeries and appointments were suspended; classes at four colleges canceled
• BYOD gang claimed it compromised 36,000 machines and stole data
• The system includes the state's only burn unit and children's hospital