Thanksgiving week ransomware attack hits Ardent Health hospitals in 6 states

A ransomware attack impacted 30 hospitals operated by Ardent Health Services in six US states during the Thanksgiving weekend. In response, the healthcare provider took its network offline, leading to disruption in services. The extent of patient data compromised is still unconfirmed. Cyberattacks on healthcare facilities have been on the rise, with a significant increase in the number of patients affected by data breaches.