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Cybersecurity Attack Disrupts Services at Lurie Children’s Hospital: A Reminder of the Vulnerability of Healthcare Institutions

On January 31, the Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago suffered a major disruption to its phone, internet, and patient portal services due to a cybersecurity attack. The attack highlights the vulnerability of healthcare institutions to cyber threats. In response, the hospital established a call center for non-urgent patient needs and is working with law enforcement, including the FBI, on investigations.

Source: medriva.com –

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