Cyberattacks on U.S. healthcare are paralyzing entire systems, affecting patient treatment and causing chaos, while recovery times worsen. Health systems due to their interconnected devices, continuous operation, and under-trained staff are an attractive target for cybercriminals. The attacks can cause potentially catastrophic disruptions for patients with chronic conditions. Cybersecurity regulations must be standardized, liability shifted to technology firms, security models updated to ‘zero-trust’, and global cyber norms need to bolster national strategies.
McKee to update public on healthcare data breach
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has announced a cybersecurity breach on the state’s health care platforms. He will hold a press conference with Chief Digital
