Ransomware, malware attack breaches 45,000 patient records

Blue Springs Family Care in Missouri reported a breach of 44,979 patient records after being targeted by hackers and infected with various types of malware, including ransomware. The attack highlights the ongoing threat to healthcare providers, with LabCorp and Cass Regional Medical Center also recently experiencing ransomware attacks. Blue Springs is now implementing new software and encryption measures to prevent future breaches. Organizations that do not invest enough in cybersecurity could face significant costs to recover from a breach.