Ransomware attack on Spokane, Washington-based Columbia Surgical Specialists caused unauthorized access of 400,000 patients. Company paid almost $15,000 in ransom for a decryption key, arguing the health of their patients was more important, as surgeries were scheduled for that day. No evidence that data was misused by third-parties, company says. Incident was reported to the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, local news and Washington State Office of the Attorney General.”]