Dutch Healthcare Provider ChipSoft Hit by Ransomware Attack ChipSoft, a major healthcare IT provider serving approximately 70% of Dutch hospitals, has suffered a ransomware attack, prompting alerts from Z-Cert, the Dutch healthcare cybersecurity authority. The incident, disclosed on Tuesday, involves "possible unauthorized access," with ChipSoft unable to confirm whether patient data was accessed or exfiltrated. The company is working to mitigate the impact. ChipSoft’s systems are widely used by hospitals and general practitioners for managing patient records and operational workflows. Z-Cert has advised healthcare institutions to disconnect VPN connections to ChipSoft and monitor network traffic as a precaution. While the full scope of the attack remains unclear, concerns center on patient portals online platforms where individuals access their medical records. Multiple hospitals using ChipSoft’s systems have reported no disruptions or data breaches. Rijnstate Hospital in Arnhem, Frisus MC in Heerenveen, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital in Amsterdam, and Franciscus Hospital in Rotterdam have all stated that their patient data remains secure, with some attributing this to isolated or well-protected environments. The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity risks in the healthcare sector, where critical infrastructure and sensitive data remain prime targets for ransomware attacks. Investigations into the breach are ongoing.