The US healthcare system, known to be vulnerable to hacking, has been criticized for failing to improve security, leading to severe attacks such as one that has crippled medical providers for weeks. Critics argue that efforts to defend against such attacks are woefully inadequate and call for stringent security requirements. The complexity of the system and its widespread connectivity make it an attractive target for hackers, but mandated security measures are met with resistance from industry stakeholders.
Commission wants health-dedicated centre in EU cybersecurity agency
The EU Commission has proposed an action plan to protect the healthcare sector from cyber threats, including setting up a cybersecurity centre within the EU’s
