Summary:

- A cyber-attack on hospital computer systems in the United States has caused disruptions and the closure of emergency rooms in multiple states.

- Prospect Medical Holdings, a California-based company, was targeted in the attack, leading to the shutdown of its systems and the initiation of an investigation with the help of cybersecurity specialists.

- Primary care services remained closed as security experts assessed the damage and worked to find a resolution.

- The severity of the attack has immediate and far-reaching consequences on human lives, especially during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

- Law enforcement agencies are collaborating with the victim entities to identify the perpetrators and secure data.

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https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-primary-care-services/