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Ransomware Attack Shuts Down Mississippi Medical Center Clinics

2/20/2026

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A ransomware attack forced clinics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center to close and elective procedures to be canceled for two days.
UMMC officials warned the shutdown could last longer as they assess the impact and work with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to restore network systems, including the electronic health record platform.
Hospitals and emergency rooms remain operational.
Authorities are investigating whether patients' private information was compromised.

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Story summary

A ransomware attack forced clinics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center to close and elective procedures to be canceled for two days.
UMMC officials warned the shutdown could last longer as they assess the impact and work with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to restore network systems, including the electronic health record platform.
Hospitals and emergency rooms remain operational.
Authorities are investigating whether patients' private information was compromised.