University of New Mexico Health diverts ambulances after a cybersecurity incident shuts its network
Reported1 distinct origin, 0 independent.
UNM Health System in Albuquerque diverted ambulances to other facilities in Albuquerque and Santa Fe on 26 October after its network systems were temporarily shut down, Paubox reported, and dozens of outpatient surgeries and appointments were cancelled, The Record reported. The Health Sciences Center called it a cybersecurity incident, said systems were restored and cited an active law enforcement investigation. A ransomware group calling itself BYOD claimed the attack; no official body has confirmed the claim.
- When
- 26 October 2026
- Where
- Albuquerque, the US
- What
- cyber, hospital
- Attribution
- Not attributed. UNM named no attacker. A ransomware group calling itself BYOD claimed the attack, The Record and Paubox reported; no official body has confirmed the claim.
- In the record
- Published 2026-11-09 22:52 UTC · backfilled
Sources
- Evidence The Record
Following a cybersecurity incident, those responsible may attempt to exploit individuals through additional scams
- Evidence Paubox
Because this remains an active law enforcement investigation, we are limited in what we can share at this time.
History
- First recorded 9 Nov, 22:52 UTC, as reported (one origin only).
Cite or reuse
The War Record, "University of New Mexico Health diverts ambulances after a cybersecurity incident shuts its network", record ev-20261109-6gck, version 1, https://thewarrecord.com/events/ev-20261109-6gck/