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Allscripts Ransomware Attack a Reminder of Cloud Risks

January 23, 2018

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A ransomware attack on electronic health records vendor Allscripts late last week is a reminder of the potential disruption to patient care delivery healthcare entities can face if a cloud-services provider suffers a cyberattack. It also points to the need for business continuity planning.

In a Friday statement, Allscripts said a ransomware incident impacted “a limited number” of applications and that the company was working to restore these systems, “and most importantly, to ensure our clients’ data is protected. Although our investigation is ongoing, there is currently no evidence that any data has been removed from our systems. We regret any inconvenience caused by this temporary outage.”

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