Ascension gives updates on what Florida patients can do following ransomware attack on its systems

Ascension gives updates on what Florida patients can do following ransomware attack on its systems

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Ascension gave updates on what Florida patients can do after it confirmed it is a victim of ransomware attacks.

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Randy Lockwood said he’s a patient of Ascension St. Vincent’s on the Southside, and he was told his doctor’s office’s fax lines are not operational.

This is following a cyberattack that is impacting Ascension facilities across 19 states--including 140 hospitals, senior living facilities, and more.

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Lockwood said he suspects some patients are delivering t...

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