A year on from the cyberattack on Change Healthcare in the US, the healthcare industry and federal regulators have greatly increased their focus on cyber security. By setting more stringent security rules, investing more in cyber safety measures and anticipating potential threats, the industry hopes to prevent such attacks in future. The major Change Healthcare attack not only blocked access to patient information but shut down US pharmacies and even resulted in the closure of a nursing home.
Cybersecurity in healthcare: practical actions to minimise exposure to cyber threats – Partner Content
Healthcare organisations in Australia are increasingly targeted by cyber attacks, notes the Australian Signals Directorate, with the sector being the highest non-government reporting area for
