Coverage dated October 26, 2026

A cybersecurity issue forces a major New Mexico hospital to divert patients and close clinics

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — A major hospital network in New Mexico was racing to fix a cybersecurity issue on Monday that forced it to send ambulances to other hospitals and left the state without an emergency department capable of treating the most serious injuries.

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  1. WTOP Washington DC

    A cybersecurity issue forces a major New Mexico hospital to divert patients and close clinics (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    ALBUQUERQUE (AP) — A major hospital network in New Mexico was racing to fix a cybersecurity issue on Monday that forced it to send ambulances to other hospitals and left the state without an emergency department capable of treating the most serious injuries.

  2. HuffPost

    Cybersecurity Issue Prompts Major New Mexico Hospital To Close Clinics (opens HuffPost)

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    HuffPost's feed description

    The attack comes amid growing concern about the security of digital systems for essential services.

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