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VOL. 37, N0. 46
Tri-City data hack persists
Nov. 17, 2023
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Cyberattack continues to undercut operations
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By Samantha Nelson
OCEANSIDE — Tri-City Medical Center continues to grapple with a cybersecurity attack that has affected hospital operations since last week. According to a statement from Tri-City, the hospital became aware of “unauthorized activity” on its computer network on Nov. 9 and immediately took its system offline to halt the spread of activity. The hospital then hired a third-party cybersecurity specialist to help investigate the attack, restore its systems and reinforce its cyber defenses to prevent another future attack. A county source confirmed the attack was ransomware, according to NBC7. “We continue to investigate unauthorized activity on our computer network with the help of law enforcement and third-party cybersecurity specialists,” said Tri-City spokesperson Jessica Shrader. “Our top priority remains the health and wellness of our patients. We are making significant progress in the restoration of systems, though we do not yet have a firm timetable for full restoration.” The hospital is also coordinating with law enforcement and has notified San Diego County’s Office of Emergency Services that it has placed itself on “Internal Disaster Diversion.” “This means the hospital cannot accept patients through the 9-1-1 system at this time,” said Chuck WesterTURN TO TRI-CITY ON 15
RANCHO SFNEWS
.com The city of Del Mar, the Fairgrounds and residents clashed over the city’s rail realignment priorities and the impacts on private property and housing. Story on 7.
Man struck, killed on El Camino Real By Laura Place
Padres owner dies at 63 Peter Seidler died Tuesday after reportedly battling illness for months. 9
ENCINITAS — A 37-year-old man was killed on Nov. 8 after being struck by a vehicle on North El Camino Real in Encinitas, the Sheriff’s Department reported this week. The unidentified man is believed to have been crossing the street in the 200 block of North El Camino Real when he was struck by a vehicle just after 8:30 p.m. last Wednesday, Sgt. Jeremy Collis said. Paramedics and depu-
ties from the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station attempted life-saving measures and transported the victim to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the car remained at the scene and was cooperative in the investigation, Collis said. Deputies are continuing to investigate the incident. Anyone with additional information related to the collision is urged to call the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station at 760-966-3500.
HONOR FLIGHT
Retired U.S. Marine Corps and Army veteran Maj. Billy Hall, a veteran of three wars, flew over Camp Pendleton during an honor flight on Veterans Day celebrating his years of service. Story on 12. Photo by Sgt. Sean Potter
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