Ascension Says Cyberattack Took Patient Record Systems Offline

Ascension, one of the largest health systems in the United States, said that it was struck by a cyberattack that knocked patient record systems offline and forced medical staff to log care on paper, the latest hack to underscore the vulnerability of American’s health-care system to cyber intrusions. The nonprofit chain said it detected the hack and took immediate steps.

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