Hackers encrypt data on some servers of Brooklyn Hospital Center

Hackers used malware this past summer to encrypt data on some servers at Brooklyn Hospital Center in New York, according to a recent notification letter from the hospital.

In late July, the facility became aware of unusual activity with some of its servers. An examination by a data forensics firm determined that malware from one or more hackers had encrypted certain information systems.

Investigators say they did not find evidence that data was actually accessed or acquired by unauthorized persons.