Hospitals across multiple states experienced disruptions due to a cyberattack, resulting in the temporary closure of some emergency rooms and the diversion of ambulances.

Many primary care facilities remained shut on Friday as cybersecurity experts assessed and addressed the situation.

The cyber breach, referred to as a "data security incident," originated on Thursday within the facilities managed by Prospect Medical Holdings.

This California-based organization oversees hospitals and clinics in Texas, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and its home state.

In response to the attack, the company stated on Friday, "Immediately after becoming aware of the incident, we secured our systems and initiated an in-depth investigation with the assistance of external cybersecurity experts.

Hospitals across multiple states experienced disruptions due to a cyberattack, resulting in the temporary closure of some emergency rooms and the diversion of ambulances.
Many primary care facilities remained shut on Friday as cybersecurity experts assessed and addressed the situation.
The cyber breach, referred to as a "data security incident," originated on Thursday within the facilities managed by Prospect Medical Holdings.
This California-based organization oversees hospitals and clinics in Texas, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and its home state.
In response to the attack, the company stated on Friday, "Immediately after becoming aware of the incident, we secured our systems and initiated an in-depth investigation with the assistance of external cybersecurity experts.

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