A healthcare provider faced a ransomware attack after attackers exploited an API vulnerability in its electronic health record system, gaining unauthorized access and stealing authentication tokens. This allowed them to move laterally across systems, access cloud databases, and exfiltrate sensitive patient data such as medical histories and billing information. Such incidents highlight the risks of weak API security and credential exposure in healthcare environments. Eclypses MTE helps mitigate these threats by securing data in transit and preventing unauthorized use of stolen credentials, ensuring that even if intercepted, sensitive information remains protected and unusable to attackers.

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