Jeff Wichman of Semperis has warned about the dangers and potential futility of negotiating and paying ransoms after a ransomware attack on HCRG Care Group. Citing a Semperis study, he noted 30% of organisations hit by ransomware ended up making multiple payments. Instead of trying to negotiate directly with the attackers, he recommended engaging cybersecurity experts to handle the negotiations due to their specific legal knowledge. He urged companies to ensure critical systems are evaluated and they maintain real-time surveillance of key network accounts and groups.
New Guidelines: Cybersecurity Resilience in the Healthcare Industry
In response to growing cyber threats, healthcare cybersecurity requirements are set to tighten, shifting towards resilience rather than prevention. The proposed changes include an emphasis
