Ransomware Attack Compromises Confidential Health Data in Anne Arundel County

In February, a cyberattack compromised the confidential data of patients who received care from the Anne Arundel County Department of Health, according to officials. For the first time on Thursday, county officials provided more details about this breach, which temporarily closed county government buildings and disrupted several services for residents. Officials stated in a press release that the ransomware attack had compromised patients' health data.