AZ Monica hit by cyberattack
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The AZ Monica hospital suffered a cyberattack that shut down all servers, forcing it to cancel procedures, transfer critical patients, and reduce care capacity. The disruption affected digital medical files and kept emergency services partially or fully offline. The incident matters because it directly constrained patient care at a live hospital serving Antwerp and Deurne.
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13.01.2026 22:27 2 articles · 4mo ago
Initial report: AZ Monica hit by cyberattack
Initial DisclosureThe attack prompted AZ Monica to disconnect **all servers** at **6:32 AM**, immediately interrupting care operations. The hospital then began canceling procedures and limiting emergency services while responders handled critical patient transfers.
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- Belgian hospital AZ Monica shuts down servers after cyberattack — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.01.2026 22:27
- Belgian hospital AZ Monica shuts down servers after cyberattack — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 13.01.2026 22:27