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Microsoft highlights cybersecurity crisis in rural hospitals, urges enhanced measures to bolster healthcare resilience

Microsoft has published a white paper discussing the cybersecurity risks faced by rural hospitals, which are key targets for ransomware attacks from financially motivated cybercriminals and nation-state threat groups. The white paper highlights the work Microsoft has done with its Cybersecurity for Rural Hospitals program, which provides cybersecurity assessments and training to participating hospitals. The study found that rural hospitals were highly vulnerable due to outdated technology and limited resources, with 93% of malicious activity related to phishing campaigns and ransomware.

Source: industrialcyber.co –

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