Here are four takeaways:
1. The $4.6 billion health system shut down its own online operations as a defensive tactic against the virus.
2. A MedStar spokeswoman said clinicians are relying on paper documentation as officials work to restore functionality in the system’s clinical IT system.
3. The same spokeswoman added she expects the health system’s email to be down for several days.
4. The FBI is investigating the possibility of ransomware in the attack on MedStar. Ransomware involves hackers taking over an institution’s server farm until they receive payment.
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