Protect your health data from cyberattacks

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Protecting your health data from cyberattacks

Cyberattacks in the healthcare system are becoming more and more common, affecting millions in Michigan.

McLaren Health Care, Ascension's Michigan hospitals and Michigan Medicine are just a few locations where these attacks have occurred, causing leaks of sensitive patient information.

Are we to accept this as the norm? The simple answer is no. Here's what you can do to protect yourself .

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