UnityPoint Health System hit with cyberattack affecting 16,000 patients

Wisconsin-based UnityPoint Health has announced that it suffered a cyberattack that may have exposed the personal information of around 16,000 patients. The attack was a phishing attempt on staff email accounts, and although no reports of identity fraud or theft have been made, the organization is advising affected individuals to take precautionary measures. The incident is the latest in a growing number of cyberattacks targeting healthcare organizations globally.