One of Michigan’s top healthcare systems acknowledged that it is dealing with a ransomware attack after a notorious hacking group boasted about the incident.
A McLaren HealthCare representative stated that the organisation had discovered unusual behaviour on its computer network and started investigation right away.
“Based on our investigation, we have determined that we experienced a ransomware event. We are investigating reports that some of our data may be available on the dark web and will notify individuals whose information was impacted, if any, as soon as possible,” a spokesperson stated.
McLaren runs 13 hospitals in Michigan, as well as infusion centres, cancer centres, primary and specialised care offices and a clinical laboratory network. The company employs over 28,000 people and has a totally owned medical malpractice insurance company.
The company reported issues affecting billing and electronic health recor
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