Cyberattacks on hospitals cannot be completely prevented, but there are ways to lower the risk and minimize the damage. Hospitals should have crisis management plans in place, including communication templates and clear responsibilities. Departments should assess the impact of cyber incidents on their processes, considering clinical risks. Prevention should involve designing systems with security in mind, using technologies like facial or voice recognition. Auditing and security certification schemes are also recommended, along with providing cybersecurity training to staff.
International cooperation: PlugX malware deleted from US computers
The FBI and the US Department of Justice have remotely removed the PlugX malware from over 4,200 computers in the US, according to an official
