Craneware cyberattack exposes data from US hospitals and pharmacies

Edinburgh-based software company Craneware suffered a significant data breach that compromised customer information used by thousands of U.S. healthcare facilities. The cyberattack targeted the company's billing software, which is relied upon by hospitals, pharmacies, and clinics, potentially exposing sensitive health data. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in critical healthcare infrastructure and the risks posed by centralized software systems serving numerous medical institutions.