JFL Hospital in U.S. Virgin Islands Impacted by Ransomware Attack

Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, successfully contained a ransomware attack detected on Sunday, April 27, 2025, without disrupting clinical services. The breach, confirmed by Governor Albert Bryan Jr. during an April 29 briefing, targeted the hospital’s IT systems but did not affect inpatient or outpatient care. Hospital officials promptly launched a cybersecurity investigation and emphasized their commitment to data privacy and transparency through public updates.

The incident marks a notable operational success following a recent, more disruptive ransomware attack on the Virgin Islands Lottery, which forced a multi-week system rebuild. In contrast, JFL’s swift containment and uninterrupted healthcare delivery highlight improved resilience across government entities under persistent cyber threat. While the full scope of the breach is still under investigation, the hospital’s response offers a potential model for critical infrastructure handling cybersecurity crises without compromising public services.