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University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) hit by ransomware attack

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The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) suffered a ransomware attack that forced all clinic locations statewide to close and disrupted access to Epic electronic medical records. The attack also cancelled outpatient procedures and imaging appointments, creating immediate operational strain across the health system. Hospital care continued through downtime procedures while UMMC investigated with help from CISA and the FBI.

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Timeline

  1. 20.02.2026 13:50 4 articles · 3mo ago

    UMMC clinic closures and Epic disruption

    Victim Impact Update

    The University of Mississippi Medical Center closed all clinic locations statewide, took down many IT systems, blocked access to Epic electronic medical records, cancelled outpatient and ambulatory surgeries/procedures and imaging appointments, and continued hospital services through downtime procedures while assessing the ransomware attack's impact.

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  2. 20.02.2026 13:50 2 articles · 3mo ago

    UMMC confirms ransomware attack and response

    Initial Disclosure

    UMMC confirmed the ransomware attack on the University of Mississippi Medical Center, said it had activated its Emergency Operations Plan, shut down all network systems as a precaution, and was working with the FBI, Homeland Security, and CISA while evaluating the extent of systems impacted.

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