Murfreesboro Medical Clinic & SurgiCenter, a healthcare facility in Tennessee, was forced to close for a third day following a “sophisticated criminal cyberattack” on April 22, 2023. In response, the clinic initiated an emergency network shutdown to limit the spread of stolen information within its systems.
Third-party experts and law enforcement agencies are currently investigating the source of the attack.
MMC has not confirmed that any specific data was accessed during the attack, but the clinic has advised patients and employees to monitor their personal data for any suspicious activity. MMC does not store credit card or bank account information within its network, so this data is not believed to have been compromised.
The clinic is working with law enforcement to investigate the attack and taking action on its infrastructure to prevent further attacks. The quick detection by MMC’s technology experts has helped limit the impact of the criminal attack. The clinic is currently restoring its systems with enhanced security features and controls to prevent future incidents.
This is the latest in a string of cyberattacks on healthcare facilities and highlights the need for robust cybersecurity measures in the healthcare industry.
Such attacks can compromise patient data, disrupt critical services, and impact patient care. Healthcare organizations must prioritize cybersecurity to safeguard their networks and protect patient information.
