Date of report
- June 2022
Affiliations
- Believed to be the work of the Iranian government.
Iranian government-backed hackers are believed to have launched a ransomware attack against the Boston Children's Hospital in the summer of 2021. The attack was foiled after a partner country shared intelligence with the FBI.
Suspected victims
- Boston Children's Hospital
Suspected state sponsor
- Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Type of incident
- Financial Theft
Target category
- Private sector
Victim government reaction
- Yes
Policy response