Cyberattack Forces AZ Monica to Shut Down Servers, Cut Emergency Capacity

Overview

• The hospital disconnected all servers at 6:32 a.m. Tuesday across both campuses after detecting a serious IT disruption, canceling scheduled procedures.
• Emergency departments are operating at reduced capacity, MUG and PIT services are offline, and ambulances are not transporting patients to AZ Monica.
• Seven critical patients were transferred to other hospitals with Red Cross assistance, while others continue to receive care under paper-based workflows.
• Non-urgent consultations are postponed because digital records are inaccessible, and registration for new patients is slower.
• Police and prosecutors are investigating; De Tijd reported 70 surgeries were canceled and local media suggested a ransom demand, neither confirmed by officials.