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#7 SecurityWeek general February 23, 2026 at 10:29 UTC

Mississippi Hospital System Closes All Clinics After Ransomware Attack

By Associated Press

AI Summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center closed all 36 clinics statewide and canceled elective procedures following a ransomware attack, demonstrating the severe operational impact on healthcare delivery. The incident highlights healthcare's continued vulnerability to ransomware disrupting patient care across entire regional networks.

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