Cyberattacks on healthcare facilities are not only risking patients’ data, but also threatening their physical health, according to a Microsoft report. It points out that ransomware attacks can hamper access to vital medical resources, causing severe damage. The report reveals that strokes and cardiac arrests increased significantly during hospital cyberattacks, and survival rates reduced drastically. The healthcare sector, one of the most targeted by ransomware attacks, needs to urgently improve cybersecurity, with measures including increased budget allocation, staff training, and hiring cybersecurity specialists.
The NCSC wants developers to get serious on software security
The NCSC’s new Software Security Code of Practice has been praised by cyber professionals as a significant advancement in enhancing software supply chain security.
