The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center briefly diverts ambulances to other local health systems after a cyberattack and disrupts hospital operations. Reports say the diversion lasts for around two hours on Monday, alongside cancellations or suspensions of outpatient services.
Outlets also describe wider disruption at UNM’s main Albuquerque hospital and across clinics, with some noting temporary instruction for people not to arrive at the main facility and cancellation of appointments for the rest of the day. SecurityWeek says more than 30 clinics are affected, while The Record reports outpatient surgeries and appointments are suspended for the remainder of the day.
Beyond operational impacts, at least one outlet adds a security detail: Help Net Security reports that an extortion group claims responsibility and that a substantial data breach may have occurred. Other coverage emphasizes the pace of remediation and the effect on emergency care, including one report that says New Mexico temporarily lacks an emergency department able to treat the most serious injuries.
