(August 6, 2024 – Orlando, Florida) OneBlood says its critical software systems utilized to manage its daily operations has been restored after the not-for-profit blood center that serves much of the southeastern United States was the target of ransomware.

“The priority was to bring the software system used to manage the blood supply back online and the team that has been working around the clock made it happen. At this time, our processing and distribution of blood products to hospitals is near normal output,” said Susan Forbes OneBlood senior vice president of corporate communications and public relations.

On Monday, July 29th, OneBlood became the target of ransomware.  The blood center quickly implemented manual processes so it could continue to collect, test, process and distribute blood to more than 250 hospitals throughout the southeastern United States. “Manual processes take longer to perform.  We felt the impact of this the most when it came to labeling blood for release to hospitals.  Despite the challenges, we have remained operational throughout the ransomware event. Blood drives are taking place, our donor centers have remained open, and we continue to see a tremendous response from OneBlood donors answering the call for blood and platelet donations,” said Forbes. 

“The blood supply cannot be taken for granted. In an instant any one of us can find ourselves on the receiving end of a blood transfusion.  Today’s donor is tomorrow’s hero. By making blood donation a habit, you will help ensure a ready blood supply is available at all times,” said Forbes.