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Ransomware Attack disrupts Hospital Doors, Elevators, Ventilation and Air Conditioning in Canada
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Fusion42 · 23 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
A ransomware attack on the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg disrupted critical hospital systems like doors, elevators, and HVAC, illustrating how cyber threats now impact physical infrastructure in healthcare beyond data theft or encryption.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Healthtech Infrastructure.
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Ransomware attacks on healthcare physical infrastructure have arrived, affecting critical hospital operations beyond data. You must secure connected building and operational systems this week to keep patient care operational and avoid costly shutdowns.
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