University of Maryland Medical System Statement on Recent Cyber Incident
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Michael Schwartzberg:
The following statement is in response to media questions about allegations against former UMMC employee Matthew Bathula.
The actions alleged in this matter run counter to every single value we stand for. At every level of our organization, we are deeply disappointed and angered at the actions of the individual at the center of this criminal investigation.
It’s our most sincere hope and expectation that the person alleged to have violated the trust of his colleagues and of our organization will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law, which is why we have worked collaboratively over the past several months with the FBI and US Attorney’s Office who are engaged in an active criminal investigation.
Healthcare organizations and the people who work in them have unfortunately in recent times become the victims of cyberattacks from threat actors, and we continue to take aggressive steps to protect our IT systems in this challenging environment. We understand the sensitivity of some of the information involved in this matter and extend our deepest regret and compassion to those affected by this individual’s actions.
The actions alleged in this matter run counter to every single value we stand for. At every level of our organization, we are deeply disappointed and angered at the actions of the individual at the center of this criminal investigation.
It’s our most sincere hope and expectation that the person alleged to have violated the trust of his colleagues and of our organization will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law, which is why we have worked collaboratively over the past several months with the FBI and US Attorney’s Office who are engaged in an active criminal investigation.
Healthcare organizations and the people who work in them have unfortunately in recent times become the victims of cyberattacks from threat actors, and we continue to take aggressive steps to protect our IT systems in this challenging environment. We understand the sensitivity of some of the information involved in this matter and extend our deepest regret and compassion to those affected by this individual’s actions.