A Chicago children's hospital has taken its networks offline after a cyberattack
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Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago has taken its networks offline after a cyberattack, limiting access to medical records and communication. The hospital has not confirmed the cause of the attack but it has the hallmarks of a ransomware attack. The hospital initially described the issue as a network outage but later stated that it was a response to a 'cybersecurity matter'. The hospital is working with law enforcement agencies and leading experts to investigate the attack. The attack has disrupted patient care and access to digital medical records for both the hospital and pediatrician practices in the area. The hospital has set up a separate call center for patients to get prescriptions refilled or ask non-urgent questions about care or appointments.
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