Medical System Shutdown

A sophisticated ransomware attack has locked down all digital systems at Metropolitan General Hospital, including life support monitoring and medication dispensing. As IT Director, you have 30 minutes to maintain critical patient care while negotiating with a ruthless cybercriminal who seems to know inside details about your security protocols.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Dr. Sarah Chen, Hospital IT Director

Conversation Partner

Viktor Krantz (Ransomware Operator)

Setting

Emergency Operations Center - walls of suddenly dark monitors, emergency red lighting, constant beeping of disconnected medical devices

Location

Metropolitan General Hospital - Level B2 IT Command Center

Learning Objectives

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Maintain life support for critical patients without digital systems

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Implement manual overrides for essential medical equipment

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Either negotiate ransom payment or find secure backup systems

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“I see you've noticed our little upgrade to your systems, Dr. Chen. 4,328 devices currently locked, including 43 life support machines. Shall we discuss terms while your patients still have backup battery power?”

This is how Viktor Krantz (Ransomware Operator)'s greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#810

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