Ransomware Attack Disrupts Memorial Hospital in Georgia
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Memorial Hospital in Georgia hit by ransomware attack. A ransomware attack on Memorial Hospital and Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia, has disrupted access to its electronic health record system, prompting the hospital to inform patients of potential delays in care. The attack was discovered by the IT team and has been claimed by the Embargo ransomware gang, which is threatening to leak 1.15 terabytes of stolen data unless a ransom is paid by November 8. This incident highlights the growing trend of ransomware targeting healthcare institutions, with Microsoft reporting that 389 U.S.-based healthcare organizations were successfully attacked between July 2023 and June 2024.