US healthcare is facing an average of two system data breaches per day due to harsh cyber threats, according to Greg Garcia, executive director of the Health Sector Coordinating Council Cybersecurity Working Group. Attackers are taking advantage of basic vulnerabilities, mostly targeting hospital workers, but are also using more sophisticated methods such as phishing attacks supported by social engineering.
Alder Hey children’s hospital explores ‘data breach’ after ransomware claims | Data and computer security
The INC Ransom group claims to have stolen data from Liverpool’s Alder Hey children’s hospital, publishing screenshots of patient data, donations, and procurement information on