AnMed Closes Clinics After Malware Disrupts Networks
Summary
AnMed reported a malware-related cybersecurity disruption that caused phone and internet outages and closed dozens of departments and clinics across South Carolina and Georgia. Urgent care remained open as the health system worked to restore systems.
Key points
- AnMed reported a cybersecurity disruption involving malware and said it was working to restore systems and determine the incident’s scope.
- Phone and internet outages affected facilities across the health system.
- Dozens of departments and clinics closed, including imaging, OBGYN, primary care and medical group offices.
- Urgent care services remained open during the disruption.
- AnMed said it was coordinating with emergency services, regional hospitals and public safety partners to support patient care.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- AnMed
- Incident Type
- Cybersecurity disruption involving malware, with phone and internet outages
- Operational Impact
- Phone and internet outages across facilities led to the closure of dozens of departments and clinics, including imaging, OBGYN, primary care, and medical group offices. Urgent care remained open. AnMed coordinated with emergency medical services, regional hospitals, and public safety partners.
- Claim Status
- confirmed