Ransomware Attack Disrupts Health Services in Yap, Micronesia On March 11, 2025, the Yap Department of Health Services in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) detected a ransomware attack that forced the shutdown of its entire government health network. The incident, identified at 3:00 PM local time, prompted officials to take all systems offline to prevent further damage, cutting off internet connectivity, email servers, and digital health services. Yap, one of FSM’s four states, is a Pacific island region with a population of approximately 11,000, relying on subsistence farming, fishing, and limited tourism. The attack disrupted health operations, though the department assured the public that services remained operational albeit at a slower pace. A Facebook notification confirmed that the agency was working with the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs and external IT contractors to assess the breach, determine compromised data, and restore systems. No ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Yap’s health officials continue to investigate the incident, with updates expected as recovery efforts progress. The attack follows a pattern of cyber incidents targeting Pacific island nations, including previous ransomware strikes on Tonga, Vanuatu, and the Philippines.