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Lurie Children’s Hospital Cyberattack: Healthcare Industry Vulnerability

Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Lessons from Lurie Children’s Hospital Cyberattack

Chicago’s Lurie Children’s Hospital fell victim to a cyberattack, compromising its email systems and electronic medical records. This spotlighted the growing cybersecurity threat facing the healthcare industry. Despite the attack, the hospital continued operating via contingency plans. The incident underscores the urgent need for strengthening cybersecurity in healthcare, including revising the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for better digital protections.

Source: medriva.com –

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