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The hospital’s patient census, normally around 50 to 60 inpatients, suddenly faced uncertainty. Without access to their medical histories, clinicians had to revert to paper records or rely on direct communication, increasing the risk of errors in treatment. The hospital, which had shrunk from over ten facilities in the past decade to a sole remaining institution, found itself in a dire situation—its core digital infrastructure incapacitated.

The Response and Emergency Measures

By approximately 2:00 a.m., the hospital’s IT staff contacted a specialized system engineer to address the crisis. Initially under a cloud of suspicion, they suspected server issues or a cyber attack based on previous similar incidents.