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University of Mississippi Medical Center closes clinics after ransomware attack

A ransomware attack crippled the University of Mississippi Medical Center's (UMMC) IT systems, including its electronic health records, on February 20, 2026.

Key points

  • Ransomware attack on February 20, 2026
  • IT systems crippled, including electronic health records
  • Statewide clinic closures and cancellation of services

Connected intelligence

Signal brief

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02

Likely method

Ransomware

Threat source not confirmed

03

Potential impact

Potential operational disruption

Confidentiality, Availability

Published
Feb 20, 2026
Updated
Jun 25, 2026
Confidence
Medium
Evidence
3 sources

Structured assessment

Signal analysis

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Threat source

Threat source not confirmed

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Business impact

Potential operational disruption
Impact area
Confidentiality, Availability
Likely asset
User or customer data

Mentioned entities

UmcData DisclosureUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterUMMCRansomwareStatewide

Quick context

Questions about this signal

What happened in this signal?

A ransomware attack crippled the University of Mississippi Medical Center's (UMMC) IT systems, including its electronic health records, on February 20, 2026. This incident forced statewide clinic closures, cancellation of surgeries and appointments, and reliance on manual processes for patient care.

When was this signal reported?

Shadow Tier lists Feb 20, 2026 as the signal date.

Which organization is connected to this signal?

Umc is the organization connected to this public signal.

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Which attack pattern is relevant?

This signal is connected to current ransomware incidents based on its reported incident context.

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Which sector context is relevant?

This signal is connected to clinic and medical-practice cyber incidents.

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