

Belgian hospital AZ Monica shuts down servers after cyberattack
Published:
13 January 2026 at 20:27:22
Alert date:
13 January 2026 at 21:04:42
Source:
bleepingcomputer.com
Critical Infrastructure, Ransomware & Malware
Belgian hospital AZ Monica was targeted in a cyberattack that forced administrators to shut down all servers as a precautionary measure. The attack disrupted hospital operations significantly, requiring the cancellation of scheduled medical procedures and the transfer of critical patients to other facilities. The hospital took immediate action to contain the incident by isolating their IT infrastructure. This represents a serious attack on healthcare infrastructure that directly impacted patient care and safety. The incident highlights the growing threat to healthcare organizations and critical infrastructure from cybercriminals.
Technical details
Belgian hospital AZ Monica was hit by a cyberattack that forced them to shut down all servers at 6:32 AM. The attack disrupted IT systems preventing access to digital medical files and requiring manual paper-based registration. Emergency services and intensive care transport units were taken offline. Unconfirmed reports suggest attackers may have demanded ransom payment, though this has not been officially confirmed.
Mitigation steps:
Hospital has notified relevant authorities including police and prosecutors who are investigating the incident. All servers were disconnected as containment measure. Critical patients were transferred to other facilities. Hospital continues monitoring situation and will provide updates. Focus remains on patient safety and care continuity.
Affected products:
AZ Monica hospital IT systems
Digital medical file systems
Emergency medical services systems
Intensive care transport systems
Related links:
https://azmonica.be/uncategorized/persstatement-az-monica-update-cyberincident/
https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/2026/01/13/it-system-at-antwerp-hospital-down-following-possible-cyberattac/
https://azmonica.be/uncategorized/update-cyberincident-informatie-patienten/
https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1916403/hospital-in-antwerp-hit-by-cyberattack
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This article was created with the assistance of AI technology by Perceptive.

