The U.S. Health and Human Services Department experienced a cyberattack on its IT infrastructure on Sunday, which officials believe was an attempt to hinder the department’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the attack did not cause significant damage or data breaches, it is suspected that foreign actors may be spreading misinformation about the outbreak. The incident highlights HHS’s past issues with cybersecurity preparedness and its recommendations for private-sector healthcare organizations.
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
