Sanford Health Trying to Contain Attempted Cyber Attack

FARGO, ND (KFGO/KVRR) — Sanford Health, including the Fargo and Detroit Lakes facilities, are dealing with an attempted cyber security incident.

In a statement from Sanford Health President and CEO Bill Gassen, he says Sanford Health has experienced an attempted cyber security incident, and we are taking aggressive measures to contain the impact.

Gassen goes on to say “Providing patients with exceptional care is our top priority, we are doing everything possible to minimize disruption.”

Sanford Health says at this time, no known patient, resident or employee personal or financial information has been compromised.

The release goes on to say leading IT security experts are assisting in the response, and federal authorities have been notified.