The healthcare sector has seen a rise in cyberattacks, with a hospital’s computer network being offline for eight days due to a suspected ransomware attack as of February 7, 2024. This dangerous and costly trend is analyzed, considering the reasons behind the targeting of healthcare facilities and hackers’ intentions.

HSCC CWG urges halting NPRM, calls for joint cybersecurity policy reform to boost healthcare resilience
The Cybersecurity Working Group (CWG) within the U.S. Healthcare and Public Health Sector Coordinating Council (HSCC) has called on the country’s federal administration to work