AZ Monica

A ransomware attack on AZ Monica hospital in Antwerp forced cancellation of 70+ surgeries, patient transfers, and revealed a broader breach affecting five Belgian hospitals through a shared software supplier.

AZ Monica hospital in Antwerp shut down all servers at 6:32 AM after detecting ransomware, canceling 70+ operations and transferring 7 critical patients. Belgium pledged €10M for hospital cybersecurity.