Medical professionals at the Family Doctor Clinic in Moscow disclosed a hacking incident
In the heart of Moscow, two critical healthcare providers have been hit by cyberattacks, causing disruptions in their operations.
Moscow's "Family Doctor" Clinic Network Affected
The private clinic network "Family Doctor" is still reeling from a hacker attack that took place on July 22, 2025. The patient database and servers have vanished, and as of July 30, the clinic has not been able to recover them[1]. The attack has forced the clinic to operate manually, using paper files and handwritten appointment bookings, as their entire IT infrastructure, including printing and central servers, remains inaccessible[1].
Despite no official confirmation from the clinic, employees suspect that the attack was a targeted one, rather than an internal technical fault. This incident is part of a series of cyberattacks affecting critical infrastructure in Russia, including the state airline Aeroflot and pharmacy chains in Moscow[1].
Second Network of Pharmacies in Moscow Shuts Down
A second network of pharmacies in Moscow has also ceased operations due to a hacker attack, which occurred within a day. The nature or extent of the attack is not specified. The loss of data from this network has led to the cessation of operations, but no updates about the resumption of these pharmacies have been given[1].
The employees of this network believe that the affected data cannot be recovered. Like the "Family Doctor" clinic, they are handling appointments manually, and their website has confirmed that online scheduling is temporarily unavailable[1].
Impact on Patients and Customers Remains Unclear
No details about the potential impact on patients due to the missing patient database at the "Family Doctor" clinic, or on customers due to the shutdown of the second network of pharmacies in Moscow, have been disclosed[1].
As the investigations into both incidents continue, the public awaits updates on the resumption of services and the recovery of the missing data. Until then, both networks are operating with manual systems, hoping to minimise the disruption to their patients and customers.
[1] Source: Various news reports, July 22 - July 30, 2025.
In the midst of these cyberattacks, the science of technology at the heart of Moscow's infrastructure has become a cause for concern, with the medical-conditions and personal information of countless patients potentially at risk. This series of assaults has extended beyond critical healthcare providers, as a second network of pharmacies has also been forced to shut down under the threat of cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The general-news media is eagerly awaiting updates on the recovery of missing data, resumption of services, and the impact on the public in both cases.
