Kettering Health in Ohio has suffered a cyberattack, causing a system-wide technology outage and unauthorized access to its network. The attack resulted in the cancellation of inpatient and outpatient procedures, which were rescheduled. Scammer calls were made, posing as Kettering Health team members requesting credit card payments for medical bills. The system is working round the clock to restore its system and ensure patient safety. Notably, no evidence of compromise in personal cell phone apps like MyChart was found.
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