Several hospitals in southwestern Ontario have been hit by a ransomware cyberattack compromising both patient and employee data. The hospitals, including Bluewater Health and Windsor Regional Hospital, are working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement agencies to address the situation. The affected hospitals have also warned that ongoing system outages may disrupt scheduled appointments and are advising non-emergency patients to seek care at local clinics.
Why monitoring high tech systems and data is critical for New Zealand healthcare providers
New Zealand aims to have a top-tier healthcare system, and World Patient Safety Day brings awareness to areas of potential improvement, including cybersecurity. Given the
