UMMC working with cybersecurity experts in wake of major attack

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The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) said it’s working with three national vendors that specialize in cybersecurity attacks.

JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) said it’s working with three national vendors that specialize in cybersecurity attacks.The vendors specialize in cyber forensics, recovery and security, according to UMMC.The hospital system suffered a major cybersecurity attack on Thursday morning, which impacted its ability to access digital records and more.Read More – UMMC suffers major cybersecurity attack“At this time, it is still unknown the extent of the infiltration or how long it will take to return to regular operations,” the hospital announced on Friday afternoon.

University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson, Mississippi.

Hospital leaders said they had been in communication with the attackers on Thursday.It’s also working with state and federal law enforcement, including the FBI, to uncover more details about the attack.UMMC canceled elective surgeries and closed its statewide clinics on Thursday and Friday.However, its hospitals and emergency departments remain open and operational. It’s also accepting higher-level patient transfers.It’s also working with patients to reschedule canceled appointments.UMMC has hospitals in Jackson, Grenada, Holmes County and Madison County, plus clinics throughout the state.