Wirral University Teaching Hospital in the UK suffered a targeted cyberattack, disrupting IT systems and resulting in a move to paper-based processes in some areas. While essential services remain functional, certain planned services and procedures have been impacted. The hospital, working with national cybersecurity services is seeking to restore normal operations and has urged patients to visit the hospital for emergencies only.
Healthcare Cybersecurity: The Chronic Condition We Can’t Ignore
Cyber breaches in healthcare are compared to chronic diseases, needing continuous management and creating long-term complications. These include financial drains from lawsuits and security rehashes,
