UMMC Faces Cyberattack Leading to Service Disruptions and Data Access Issues

In February, the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) experienced a cyberattack that disrupted multiple IT systems, including its Epic electronic medical records (EMR) platform, which stored patient medical records. The attack led to the closure of dozens of outpatient clinics statewide and a nine-day service suspension. UMMC did not disclose the specific type of cyberattack or threat actor involved. The incident impacted access to critical healthcare services and patient data across Mississippi. Recovery efforts and investigations into the attack were ongoing as of the report.