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November 11, 2024
Ransomware Surge Disrupts U.S. Healthcare, Compromising Patient Data
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Ransomware attacks and cyber threats are increasingly affecting healthcare services in the U.S., with an average of two data breaches occurring daily, according to Greg Garcia of the Health Sector Coordinating Council Cybersecurity Working Group. A recent ransomware incident at Memorial Hospital in Bainbridge, Georgia, disrupted its electronic health records system, forcing a temporary shift to paper processes. Meanwhile, Summit Pathology in Colorado reported a significant data breach impacting over 1.8 million individuals, with sensitive patient information being compromised.

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