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Hackers hit Community Health Systems' Computer Network

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An outside group of hackers targeted Community Health Systems' computer network and stole non-medical patient data on 4.5 million individuals, the company disclosed in a regulatory filing.

The Franklin, Tenn.-based chain, which has 206 hospitals in 29 states, said a group originating from China used highly sophisticated malware and technology in the criminal attack.

Source: ModernHealthcare

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