Coronavirus cyberattack hits US health agency in attempt to slow virus response

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Monday, March 16, 2020
Coronavirus cyberattack hits US health agency amid pandemic
The U.S. Health and Human Services Department suffered a cyberattack Sunday night in connection to its coronavirus response, according to ABC News.

The U.S. Health and Human Services Department suffered a cyberattack Sunday night in connection to its coronavirus response, according to ABC News.

The attack appears to have been an attempt to slow down the agency's operations, according to a source.

The nature and origin of the attack is still under investigation.

It is not yet clear if any data was compromised.

DEVELOPING: This report will be updated as more information becomes available.