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Clinic Pays Ransom After Backups Encrypted in Attack
2017-10-17 19:48

Situation Spotlights Tough Decisions Healthcare Entities Can Face After Ransomware StrikesA small Missouri clinic admits paying a ransom to unlock data after a ransomware attack in August encrypted patient data on a file server, as well as backups. The incident spotlights the dilemmas healthcare organizations can face after a ransomware attack if they're not well-prepared.


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