Ransomware groups are targeting vulnerable remote healthcare systems, disrupting services and endangering patient safety, warns patient safety organization ECRI. In a recent report, the organization also provided recommendations to combat ransomware attacks. These measures include security updates and secure configurations for internet-facing systems, auditing remote systems, addressing vectors like phishing, and preparing for ransom incidents.
NHS Cyberattack in UK Inflicted Long-Term Harm on Patient Health
A cyberattack on Synnovis, a blood testing contractor for the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), caused serious health damage to numerous patients. The disruption led
