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Memorial Hospital and Manor Experiences Ransomware Attack

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Memorial Hospital and Manor hit by ransomware attack. The community hospital in Bainbridge, Georgia, experienced a ransomware attack that disrupted access to its Electronic Health Record system, prompting staff to revert to manual processes for patient information. While the hospital assured that patient care quality would not be compromised, the Embargo ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack, which involved the theft of 1.15 terabytes of data. Ransomware incidents in U.S. healthcare have surged in 2024, with 98 attacks affecting over 117 million records.