Based on some independent research that my company commissioned with more than 200 companies, we came to several conclusions that are highlighted in the article. Broadly, however, it signals the false sense of (cyber)security that many companies are currently harboring.
As data breaches increase in size, and as large organizations demonstrate their willingness to pay ransom, it only becomes a matter of time before more healthcare organizations are the subject of a coordinated attack.
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A third of healthcare organizations reported being victims of a ransomware attack in 2020, according to the results of a global survey. Of these, a majority (65%) said their data was encrypted by cybercriminals in the most significant attack they faced.
A malware attack brought hospital chain Universal Health Services’ IT systems down at the beginning of the week. Cybersecurity experts said hospitals should expect more of these attacks, as recovery can be costly.
According to an analysis, evidence pointed to a Chinese hacking group. German drugmaker Bayer was also targeted in April, apparently by Chinese hackers who used the same malware.
New research from Symantec found 39 percent of Orangeworm's victims operate in the healthcare field. Its other targeted sectors like manufacturing have ties to the medical industry as well.
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An enormous ransomware attack has impacted organizations across the globe, including the National Health Service. U.K. hospitals resorted to diverting patients and using pen and paper for documentation.
The Health Information Trust Alliance is launching HITRUST CyberAid, a package of products, services and processes that even small healthcare providers can afford and manage.
A security researcher blamed an outdated release of the Joomla content management system, making the hospital a "sitting duck."
A security expert wants to know how the ransomware got on the computer system. Was an unsuspecting employee the victim of a phishing attack, or was it a true hack? Does the hospital have a suitable backup system in place? When will the computers come back online?
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