Mississippi hospital system closes all clinics after ransomware attack | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A ransomware attack forced the University of Mississippi Medical Center to close all of its roughly three dozen clinics ...

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Ransomware Attack Disrupts University of Mississippi Medical Center Operations The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) experienced a ransomware attack that compromised its IT systems, leading to the closure of clinics statewide. UMMC officials confirmed the incident occurred on Thursday, prompting the cancellation of appointments and disruption of services. 76 sources 79

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