Ascension health care systems was hit by a cyberattack that has caused a system outage, disrupting hospital operations across the country. The attack brought down the company’s electronic health record system, leaving workers unable to access patient information. The situation has forced a return to old documentation methods and resulted in difficulties in patient care delivery. The company is investigating the hack with an external cybersecurity firm, and assessing whether patient data was compromised.
CISA releases guidance for high-risk nonprofits
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released guidance to help civil society organizations, including healthcare groups, improve their cyber defenses. CISA’s Mitigating
