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Ransomware hits doors, HVAC at Winnipeg hospital
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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
A ransomware attack on Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre disrupted door access and HVAC systems but did not affect clinical operations or patient care. The hospital has increased security presence and is investigating the incident while coordinating with provincial authorities and cybersecurity experts.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Healthtech Infrastructure, and 2 sources have reported it between 10 Aug 2026 and 19 Aug 2026.
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Physical security systems in hospitals can become cyberattack targets disrupting facility operations without affecting patient care directly. You must secure and test infrastructure controls, especially doors and HVAC, before attackers force your hand.
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2 sources · first reported 10 Aug 2026 · latest 19 Aug 2026
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