Hospital Systems Hit by Ransomware | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre is under cyber siege after a ransomware attack crippled its maintenance systems—hitting heating, cooling, and door access controls. Thankfully, patient care remains untouched and fully operational. Officials confirm no patient data was compromised, but the breach is being treated as a top priority. Experts have been brought in, government agencies notified, and teams are racing to restore systems safely. This incident underscores just how vulnerable critical infrastructure is—and how fast digital threats can disrupt even our most essential services. Listen in…