Summary:

A cyberattack has disrupted hospital computer systems in several states, forcing some emergency rooms to close and ambulances to be diverted. The attack began at facilities operated by Prospect Medical Holdings and affected hospitals in California, Texas, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania. Primary care services were closed, and elective surgeries, outpatient appointments, and blood drives were suspended. The company is working with cybersecurity specialists to resolve the issue and return to normal operations.

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https://www.securityweek.com/a-cyberattack-has-disrupted-hospitals-and-health-care-in-five-states/