Mississippi hospital system

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Last mentioned: 10h ago

Timeline

  1. Public Confirmation

    UMMC officially confirms a ransomware attack and implements manual downtime procedures for the main hospital campus.

  2. Initial Detection

    UMMC IT staff identify suspicious activity on the network and begin isolation protocols.

  3. Clinic Closures

    All outpatient clinics are ordered to close immediately to prevent further spread of the ransomware.

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Health IT Very Bearish

UMMC Shuts Down All Clinics Following Major Ransomware Breach

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) has suspended operations across its entire clinic network following a disruptive ransomware attack. The breach has forced the state's largest healthcare provider to revert to manual processes, highlighting the critical vulnerability of academic medical infrastructure.

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