DaVita, a leading kidney dialysis provider in the U.S., reported a ransomware attack that encrypted parts of its network and affected some operations over the weekend. The company activated response protocols to contain the incident and continues to provide patient care while investigating the breach's full scope, which may involve stolen patient data.

DaVita, a kidney dialysis firm, has confirmed that it was the victim of a ransomware attack that compromised the personal data of approximately 2.7 million individuals. The breach has raised significant concerns regarding the protection of sensitive health information and the potential consequences for those affected.