The Cyber Express previously reported the ChipSoft cyberattack, in which ransomware actors stole patient data. Now, reports have surfaced from the Dutch medical software provider, noting that the compromised data has been destroyed, though key details about the incident remain undisclosed.
In an update issued on April 28, 2026, ChipSoft stated that all data collected during the cyberattack had been deleted. According to the company, cybersecurity specialists verified that the destruction was carried out in a “technically sound manner,” although no further explanation was provided about the methods used.
The company emphasized that preventing the publication of stolen data was a top priority. “With the support of cybersecurity experts, we managed to prevent the data from being published. Furthermore, the stolen data has been destroyed,” the statement read. However, ChipSoft has not clarified whether it paid a ransom to the attackers, despite earlier indications that negotiations had taken place.
“Protecting our customers’ data has always been our top priority. In this exceptional situation, that priority weighed very heavily,” the company added, hinting at the difficult decisions made during the ransomware attack response.
Timeline of the ChipSoft Cyberattack
The ChipSoft cyberattack first came to light in early April 2026. On April 12, ChipSoft disclosed that it had fallen victim to a cyberattack on its systems earlier that week. As an immediate precaution, the company disabled connections to several key services, including its Care Portal, Care Platform, and HiX Mobile applications, starting April 8.
At the time, ChipSoft confirmed it had engaged Z-CERT, the Dutch healthcare cybersecurity expertise center, and external cybersecurity professionals to conduct a forensic investigation. The company acknowledged the disruption caused to healthcare providers and patients, noting that patient portals were temporarily unavailable and data exchange via the platform had been halted.
Data Theft Confirmed in the Netherlands
By April 16, the investigation revealed that cybercriminals behind the ransomware attack had successfully stolen personal and medical data from several Dutch healthcare institutions. ChipSoft confirmed that affected organizations were being notified directly.
Hans Mulder, CEO of ChipSoft, addressed the breach, stating: “After forty years of dedication to reliable healthcare IT, it pains us that this situation has arisen. We cannot undo this data theft. However, we are doing everything we can to support the affected customers as best as possible in this situation.”
In contrast, a separate update on the same day confirmed that Belgian patient data had not been compromised in the cyberattack on ChipSoft systems.
Systems Shutdown and Gradual Recovery
The cyberattack forced ChipSoft to shut down multiple services as a preventive measure. Systems such as Zorgplatform, Zorgportaal, and HiX Mobile were temporarily taken offline, affecting daily operations in healthcare institutions.
By April 17, after extensive analysis conducted in collaboration with cybersecurity experts and Z-CERT, ChipSoft announced that the affected systems were safe to use again. A phased rollout began shortly afterward, with healthcare institutions being informed directly about the restoration process.
Further progress was reported on April 24, when ChipSoft confirmed that most healthcare institutions had regained access to Zorgplatform. Connections to Zorgportaal were also being restored, allowing many patient portals to become operational again. The HiX Mobile app became available once institutions reactivated their systems.
Despite these advancements, ChipSoft cautioned that the recovery process required time and careful handling. The company acknowledged the strain placed on healthcare providers, stating that the precautionary measures had significantly impacted daily workflows and patient care.
