Nevada hospital ransomware attack could affect data of 1.3M patients

The University Medical Center Southern Nevada experienced a ransomware attack that affected the data of 1.3 million people. The attack lasted a day, and while there is no evidence that clinical systems were accessed, compromised files contained protected health information and personally identifiable information. REvil, a Russia-linked ransomware group, is believed to be responsible for the attack. UMC has notified the authorities and is taking steps to enhance cybersecurity. A law firm is investigating potential legal remedies on behalf of breach victims. Ransomware attacks continue to pose a significant threat to healthcare organizations.