How a US healthcare system was hacked after employee’s ‘honest mistake’ – ET HealthWorld

How a US healthcare system was hacked after employee’s ‘honest mistake’ – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Ascension, one of the healthcare giants in the US, has revealed that in May 2024, it was hit by a ransomware attack, which impacted its electronic health records system, phones, and scheduling systems. While some non-emergent procedures and appointments were delayed, emergency services were diverted to avoid backlogs. How hackers got hold of … Read more